Senior Engineer - Planning at Etisalat Nigeria

Etisalat's vision is a world where people’s reach is not limited by matter or distance; a world where people will effortlessly stay in touch with family and friends; a world where businesses of all sizes can reach new markets without the limitations of distance and travel

Etisalat Nigeria is recruiting to fill the below position of:

Job Title: Senior Engineer - Planning
       
Location: Abuja,NG
       
Job Summary       

• Analyze, design, implement, optimize and enhance wireless telecommunications networks
• Conduct link budget analysis and system dimensioning for coverage and capacity, including traffic analysis, initial system design and dimensioning, coverage planning, site identification, evaluation, frequency planning, interference analysis and optimization

Principal Functions       

• Take charge of radio planning and optimization of assigned BSC areas in accordance with Etisalat Nigeria guidelines
• Ensure quality of network in assigned area and coordinate with all stakeholders from Implementation and O&M to achieve same
• Proactive radio capacity planning and resource management
• Attaining agreed cell level, BSC/RNC level, and Network level KPIs (2G and 3G) lower than defined thresholds
• Lead special projects e.g. technical trials/feature testing
• Ensure accuracy in reporting and presentation of all technical plans
• Assist with Deployment of leading edge technology & solutions as defined and approved by Etisalat Nigeria
• Work with Manager-RF Planning & Optimization to understand the RF design, cluster definition, customer expectation, and network configuration
• Study RF design coverage maps and identify problem areas in terms of coverage, interference, or pilot pollution
• Perform sanity checks on antenna configuration
• Ensure that the Methods and Procedures handbook on optimization is followed correctly and optimization procedures implemented are consistent with Etisalat Nigeria recommendations
• Keep up-to-date documentation of optimization-related actions; also maintain archives of all collected data
• Request drive tests, analyze data, and recommend network changes as applicable

Educational Requirements       

• First degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronic/ Telecommunications Engineering or any other relevant discipline

Experience,Skills & Competencies       

• Four (4) years directly relevant post-NYSC work experience (GSM/ UMTS) including demonstration of:
• Strong technical, analytical and documentation skills
• Advanced knowledge of GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE & UMTS radio planning and optimization tools
• Good understanding of planning and configuration principles
• Exceptional presentation skills
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office tools
• Good Time management skills
• Strong communications skills

Application Closing Date
14th March, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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