Senior Engineer, Transmission Planning and Optimization

Job Summary

Plan,design and optimize EMTS Nigeria access fiber and Microwave transmission network infrastructure to support network expansion, technological evolution and resilience enhancement.

Principal Functions

Responsible for all Access network planning,design and optimization activities to support EMTS network and services roll out in the assigned region
Responsible for planning and design of microwave Metro SDH rings to support network traffic and planned expansions
Responsible for the design of access transmission links (Microwave & Fibre) for site (2G,3G,LTE) connectivity and minimize dependency levels of sites within Lagos region
Generate transmission link budget for site connectivity (GERAN, UTRAN & E-RAN)
Ensure all line of sight (LOS) survey for transmission links are conducted and approved for roll out
Responsible for designing and planning of microwave last mile links to support Enterprise,POI deployments
Responsible for generating work orders to the relevant teams for implementation & ensuring implementation is carried out fully and integrated into the live network
Carry out detail optimization of the existing access & backbone microwave links.
Coordinate and manage the resolution of IuB congestion incidents and develop proactive strategies to limit congestion levels to set thresholds.
Responsible for daily monitoring of transmission network utilisation/performance with the view of carrying out optimisation activities as may be required.
Generate a daily, weekly and monthly report on access & backbone links with the agreed K.P.I
Responsible for development of process and procedures for access transmission links.
Prepare and submit periodic activity/management reports.
Prepare Microwave Spectrum frequency utilisation report for NCC reports
Keep abreast of global and local best practice as it relates to transmission planning and design.
Maintainin-depth knowledge and databases of existing access transmission infrastructure in EMTS
Perform any other duties as assigned by the Manager, Transmission Planning and Optimisation

Educational Requirements

First degree in Electrical or Telecommunication Engineering or relevant discipline.

Experience,Skills & Competencies:

Three (3) to Five (5) years post NYSC relevant work experience
Understanding of mobile technology back haul at the access, transport and core network layer is required
Must be able to use Path loss and network traffic analysis software ( i.eU-traffic, NOMAD) for designing & optimising transmission links
Must have a good knowledge of traffic forecast, capacity planning andIP/MPLS technologies
Must be able to deliver high level and detailed level transmission network designs
Must be able to use Microsoft excel, PPT (and other software) for reporting and presentations.
Proven experience in planning, design & engineering of transport and enterprise networks.
Must be able to deliver high level and detailed level transmission network designs
Telecommunications & Mobile Network Standards & Specifications
Transport Technologies
IP/MPLS/TE Technologies
Network Planning and Design
Problem Solving
Communication
Passion for Excellence
Integrity
Empowering people
Growing people
Team work
Customer Focus