RF Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Develop RF engineering design projects by developing project concepts and objectives including demand criteria, coverage, and number of channels; preparing a project plan, including required resources, development timetables, cost estimates, and link budgets
• Identify short-term and long-term issues; qualify contractor and vendors
• Designs and constructs wireless systems by researching, analyzing, sectioning, and applying RF engineering techniques and criteria
• Enhances engineering and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Adapts and modifies engineering approaches and options as per organizational requirements
• Prepares maps, schematics and system documentation; configures systems; characterizes the path loss; calibrates the signal propagation model; develops a network simulation including traffic and loading analysis
• Selects and approves equipment
• Evaluates current technical processes and procedures, and develops processes based on requirements
• Prepares request for proposals and quotes
• Analyzes potential obstruction to air navigation, including obtaining determination of No Hazard from Transport Canada (TC)
• Determines and establishes RF engineering design specifications and safety standards
• Evaluates current design procedures, and sets standard procedures for design
• Proposes alternate plans and recommends the best alternative
• Other duties as required

RELATIONSHIPS

The RF Engineer reports directly to the Manager, Engineer. The incumbent also works directly with:

• Project Manager(s)/Project Coordinator(s)
• Service Department
• Sales Department
• Inventory Department
• Third Party Contractors
• Clients

AUTHORITY

The RF Engineer holds the authority to do the following:

• Determine RF coverage calculations
• Determine and select equipment specifications
• Develop and implement point to point link designs
• Ensure all rules and regulations concerning the practice of professional engineering are adhered to

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

The RF Engineer will work mainly in an office environment; however, travel to customer project sites will be required. Exposure to outdoor weather conditions may be a possibility. The incumbent must wear safety glasses and safety boots, as well as a hard hat and safety vest during site visits.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering with a wireless communications focus plus 4 years of experience OR;
• A Diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology and 6 years of focused wireless experience;
• Professional Engineering Certification (APEGA), P.Eng or P.L. considered an asset.

Experience and Training

• Experience in Industrial Telecommunication systems
• Related experience in Industrial IT systems deployment
• Networking experience that includes network design, operational support, hands on implementation and configuration of various network infrastructures would be an asset
• Valid Alberta Class 5 Operator’s License or equivalent

Skills

• Superior computer application skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Continuous process improvement initiative
• Ability to work independently, and as a team player

Physical Demands

The RF Engineer must be able to spend 90% of the day sitting or walking, and 10% standing. The incumbent will also be required to look at a computer screen for long periods of time. There is a possibility of eye and/or joint strain related to operating computer equipment.

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