Engineer - Radio Frequency Planning, East at MTN Nigeria

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We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Engineer - Radio Frequency Planning, East

Job Identification: 7398
Location: Ikoyi, Lagos
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Category: MTN Level 2
Division: Network
Reports To: Manager - Radio Frequency Planning East

Mission

• To design and plan MTNN radio networks (2G, UMTS, LTE,5G and future technologies) on various layers (including in-building solutions IBS/DAS, FEMTO/small cells,Macro etc.) for cost effective deployment of radio network coverage and capacity.

Description

• Network Planning functions within the region which will be measured by:
  • Capacity - Ensuring that at any time the network will be able to accommodate the subscriber level anticipated 3 months ahead
  • Technology integration – Ensuring that multiservice sites (2G, 3G, 4G,  etc) are properly designed and integrated with minimal complexity and good Inter Radio Access Technology performance.
  • Time  - Ensuring that network planning and site acceptance will be carried out in a manner  to allow sufficient time for acquisition, construction and implementation of BTS and transmission links
• Maintain at all times a detailed knowledge of the behavior and status of all sites in the region of responsibility. This includes: 
  • Nominal plan
  • Planned sites 
  • Site acquisition status
  • Work Order issuance status
  • Build configuration and status
  • Traffic levels
  • Voice traffic indices: GoS (Congestions stats), Dropped call rate, Control Channel failure, HO failure rate, half-rate
  • Data traffic volumes and relevant indices
• Monitor and report all competitor activities
• The clutter data and propagation models (Planning Tool: Asset) will be checked at regular intervals to ensure that they offer a true reflection of the propagation environment·
• Be aware of any of the issues below that may affect the successful operation of MTN’s business within the region
• Provide specialist technical support to all other departments regarding the network and radio-related features
• Maintain the integrity of the contents of planning tools (esp. ASSET, and other records) and minimize discrepancies from the live network
• Execute the nominal radio coverage and capacity rollout design for the region
• Carry out the detailed RF design to conform with the nominal rollout plan
• Monitor and analyze network performance and configuration to ensure KPIs are in conformance with targets for the region
• Continuously analyze traffic, utilization, and subscriber growth in order to foresee needs for capacity expansion.
• Review, prepare and load cell data for integration of sites onto the network.
• Evaluate, verify and supervise the planning of MTNN radio networks by managed service vendor (s)

Requirements
Education:

• First Degree in Electrical / Electronic or Telecommunications Engineering or related discipline
• Fluent in English 

Experience:

• 3 – 7 years’ experience in an area of specialization, with experience working with others
• Cognate RF Planning, Analysis, and solutions experience 
• Experience with a GSM or wireless telecommunication operator
• Experience working in a multi-vendor network
• Experience with Ericsson, Huawei, and ZTE equipment will be desirable.

Application Closing Date
23rd May, 2026; 12:55 AM.