Job Description

TEP Canada is seeking a full-time employee as a Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer, based in our Halifax, NS office. TEP Canada offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, paid vacation, and RSP matching that will truly assist you in planning for the future. TEP Canada believes in rewarding its employees\' hard work and providing a rich learning environment. TEP Canada also formally reviews base salary and performance bonus annually.

Summary

The preferred candidate will be a key member of the work for a telecom consulting company to provide RF Engineering support.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Engineering Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree (Electrical, RF, Telecom, or related field)
• 5+ Years of Telecommunications experience \xe2\x80\x93 required
• 1+ Years of North American Telecommunications experience - preferred
• Experience working with RAN (Nokia & Ericsson)
• Experience planning power requirements for telecommunications sites
• Excellent organization and attention to detail skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel
• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written)
• Canadian resident with necessary permit or citizenship to work in Canada.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Have a High level of understanding of HSPA/LTE/5G networks
• Understanding of cell site optimization process
• Demonstrate focus on accuracy and high attention to detail.
• Exhibit strong organizational skills: must have the ability to accomplish multiple tasks within the agreed upon timeframes through effective prioritization of duties and functions in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present ideas and suggestions clearly and effectively.
• Present strong project management skills with the ability to organize applicable department timelines and follow up with internal and external customer needs as needed.
• Be self-motivated and able to work both independently to complete tasks and respond to department requests as well as collaborating with others to utilize resources and knowledge in identifying high quality solutions.
• Able to work with functional groups and different level of employees throughout the organization to achieve business results effectively and professionally.
• Adhere to all company and industry standard/regulations/safety practices.
• Ability to obtain a PEng (professional engineering designation) in jurisdictions as may be necessary to perform job functions.

Essential Functions

• Test new RAN equipment in a lab setting;
• Provision power requirements (AC & DC) for new equipment installs.
• Create equipment installation standards and specifications;
• Design site specific requirements for RF equipment;
• Maintain project management software data for resource allocation and project status;
• Liaise with PMs and field crews to ensure scope of each field project is clearly communicated;
• Support Division Manager with weekly scheduling and updating field schedules;
• Coordinate site access for field technicians;
• Verify field completed tasks (Job Safety Analysis, field book notes, photo uploads, etc);
• Coordinate field vehicle maintenance and maintain logs;
• Maintain field gear inventory/shipping between offices;
• Maintain equipment calibration;
• Coordinate onboarding training for new hires and refresher training, as required.
• Other duties as required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work is typically performed in climate-controlled office environment, with the occasional requirement to travel and visit sites. Employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to feel and handle, reach with arms and hands, speak, and hear.

Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, a temporary policy is in place allowing employees to apply to work up to two days remotely. Status of vaccination will be requested as part of onboarding. Federally regulated workplaces in Canada may be mandated to have all employees vaccinated for those without a medical exemption.