Transmission Planning Engineer at MainOne Cable Nigeria

MainOne's success is built on having talented and highly proficient people within their respective fields as the driving force behind our business. A job in MainOne is different from any other you have had. With joining MainOne you'll be challenged, inspired and proud as you become a part of something big.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Transmission Planning Engineer

Location: Lagos
Department: Technical
Job Type: Permanent
Minimum years of Experience: 5

Responsibilities

• The Transmission Planning Engineer will co-ordinate site surveys for PoPs, inclusive of Technical site survey, space management and analysis of tower loading.

Other responsibilities includes:

• Co-ordinate site surveys for PoPs, inclusive of Technical site survey, space management and analysis of tower loading.
• Oversee MW design activities including Link Budget & Service Request Order (SRO's).
• Report weekly of all MW activities.
• Update MW deployment sheet.
• Overall project planning, delivery and timely update on project progress.
• Ensure Regulatory compliance in the use of assigned frequency channels/bandwidth.
• Report on capacity, inventory and utilization of applicable transmission and carrier Ethernet equipment.
• Provide detailed engineering documentation to support and ensure successful Project implementation.
• Provide the required support to escalated issues from Operation and Vendors.
• Effectively manage radio licenses to meet customer requirements.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies
Qualifications:

• BSc in Engineering.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Good communication and reporting skills
• Ownership and initiatives
• Good troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to evaluate and articulate the cost trade-offs associated with various network and circuit implementations.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Project, and Outlook.
• Ability to engage and communicate with vendors, service providers, employees, and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability and willingness to work long hours and meet tight deadlines
• Travelling may be required at short notice.
• Ability to analyse and interpret detailed technical solution and implement into network planning document.

Competencies:

• Understanding of Carrier Ethernet Technology (CET).
• Good knowledge of Ceragon/Ubiquiti/Dragon Wave/Radwin PTMP Radios.
• Good Knowledge of various protection schemes namely LMSP, SNCP ,Ring & Mesh Protection, etc.
• Good knowledge and experience on Microwave radios, Carrier Ethernet and GPON technology

Demands of the Job:

• This role demands prompt and timely delivery of customer's service, as well as good inventory and stock management.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online