Engineer - Transmission at MTN Nigeria

Description:

• Design, direct and ensure Cost-effective solutions and innovative approach to network planning is maintained.
• Produce detailed microwave link engineering design using Pathloss planning tool. 
• Plan and design Fiber infrastructure route and connectivity plan using google earth and AutoCAD planning tool.
• Produce detailed integration (L2, L3) and IPDCN plans for optical multiplexer and aggregation Nodes. 
• Produce detailed synchronization plan for last mile links/sites.
• Produce detailed IP networking plan and LLD.
• Ensure IP plans are optimally assigned by continuously re-dimensioning IP Clusters and spheres in line with MTN PPP.
• Ensure optimal utilization and management of MTN Microwave Frequency channels and IP Compatible Nodes.  
• Provide transmission engineering support and information timely and accurately. 
• Ensure that accurate scope of work is issued to contractors to the satisfaction of all stakeholders. 
• Ensure Links and Nodes meet international & MTNN performance standards from capacity utilization and performance point of view.
• Optimize and manage transmission capacity end to end across the access network.
• Topology network designs (architecture) and capacity dimensioning. 
• Develop work Authorization that contains accurate and relevant information.
• Analyze and determine the type of equipment to be used for transmission purposes.
• Resolve transmission failure and problems attributable to planning.
• Ensure availability of updated information on the Live and Planned Transmission Networks.
• Ensure customer insight management & engagement (traditional & new business)
• Conduct LOS Survey and TSS for new and existing BTS site and Enterprise Client locations within assigned region of responsibility
• Ensure value is created through effective stakeholder management
• Continuously seek self-professional development to sharpen skills and capabilities in a versatile and evolving digital landscape.  
• Foster active collaboration and relationships with employees across all levels and divisions in line with MTN’s VB and values.

Education:

• First degree in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Cisco Certification to Professional Level required with a bias in Security
• CCIE certification would be an added advantage 
• Fluent in English

Experience:

• 3 - 7 years’ experience in an area of specialisation; with experience working with a team
• Experience working in a medium  organization 
• Experience with Transmission 
• Experience in Electrical radio engineering, microwave radio transmission at high frequencies and fibre optic transmission networks
• Experience in connectivity, route planning, IP planning technologies, topology, logical networks.