Lead RF Engineer
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- At least 8 years of industry engineering experience in radio/RF designs
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
LEAD RF ENGINEER/SPECIALIST
Novus Technical Services (http://www.novustechserv.com) is an international company providing specialist solutions to the Oil & Gas industry. Novus is currently established in Europe, North America, Kazakhstan, Asia Pacific, Russia and the Middle East. We can call on the services of our 4000+ highly skilled and valued employees across four continents for our service offerings – Engineering Design, Procurement, Construction, Systems Completions, Commissioning Start-up, Module Interface, Asset Management and Technical Support Services.
We are currently looking for a highly-motivated, experienced Lead RF Radio Engineer/Specialist to join our Calgary team.
Key Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Assist in system planning, design, preparation of documents for radio communication system installation and RF frequency licensing, including Trunked Radio and Microwave Radio systems, Telecom Shelters/Towers, and Telecom Sites
Prepare design drawings such as architecture diagrams, layouts, wiring diagrams, calculations, BOM, cable schedules, RF coverage report for radio communications system including tower sites
Coordinate with vendors and review vendor engineering documentation to ensure engineering standards and client's specifications are met
Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge of wireless technologies such as LMR (Land Mobile Radio), Wi-Fi, wireless PTMP/PTP, satellite, microwave, LTE and SCADA
Expertise And Experience With P25 System Is Preferred
Experience with RF coverage modelling and predicting tools (Spectrum-E, Pathloss, ibWave, WinProp ProMan, Ekahau or similar)
Knowledge of CEC, CSA S37, Motorola R56 and other relevant industry standards
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment and support team resources
High attention to details
Ability to draft engineering drawings using AutoCAD/MicroStation is an advantage
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Registered, or eligible to register, as a Professional Engineer with APEGA
Eligible to work in Canada
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Eligible employees will have access to:
ORGANIZATION: Engineering, reporting to Engineering Manager
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Regular
SCHEDULE: Full-time
TRAVEL: Yes, less than 10% of the Time
Novus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations, or any other condition of employment. Novus is in compliance with local, provincial, and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
Candidates are invited to apply by sending current resume/CV with complete contact details to bill.wong@novustechserv.com. Please note, that only the candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.
Novus Technical Services (http://www.novustechserv.com) is an international company providing specialist solutions to the Oil & Gas industry. Novus is currently established in Europe, North America, Kazakhstan, Asia Pacific, Russia and the Middle East. We can call on the services of our 4000+ highly skilled and valued employees across four continents for our service offerings – Engineering Design, Procurement, Construction, Systems Completions, Commissioning Start-up, Module Interface, Asset Management and Technical Support Services.
We are currently looking for a highly-motivated, experienced Lead RF Radio Engineer/Specialist to join our Calgary team.
Key Responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Assist in system planning, design, preparation of documents for radio communication system installation and RF frequency licensing, including Trunked Radio and Microwave Radio systems, Telecom Shelters/Towers, and Telecom Sites
Prepare design drawings such as architecture diagrams, layouts, wiring diagrams, calculations, BOM, cable schedules, RF coverage report for radio communications system including tower sites
Coordinate with vendors and review vendor engineering documentation to ensure engineering standards and client's specifications are met
Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge of wireless technologies such as LMR (Land Mobile Radio), Wi-Fi, wireless PTMP/PTP, satellite, microwave, LTE and SCADA
Expertise And Experience With P25 System Is Preferred
- Understanding of RF system infrastructure including repeaters, antennas, filters, combiners, multicouplers, duplexers, etc.
- Familiarity with IP network design
Experience with RF coverage modelling and predicting tools (Spectrum-E, Pathloss, ibWave, WinProp ProMan, Ekahau or similar)
Knowledge of CEC, CSA S37, Motorola R56 and other relevant industry standards
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment and support team resources
High attention to details
Ability to draft engineering drawings using AutoCAD/MicroStation is an advantage
- Team oriented, organized and customer focused
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Registered, or eligible to register, as a Professional Engineer with APEGA
Eligible to work in Canada
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics or Telecommunication
- At least 8 years of industry engineering experience in radio/RF designs
Eligible employees will have access to:
- Health, drug, dental, and vision plans
- Group registered retirement savings plan with company matching
- Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Short-term/long-term disability plans
- Emergency travel benefits
- Professional membership fee coverage, and
- Transportation allowance.
ORGANIZATION: Engineering, reporting to Engineering Manager
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Regular
SCHEDULE: Full-time
TRAVEL: Yes, less than 10% of the Time
Novus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations, or any other condition of employment. Novus is in compliance with local, provincial, and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.
Candidates are invited to apply by sending current resume/CV with complete contact details to bill.wong@novustechserv.com. Please note, that only the candidates being considered for an interview will be contacted.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Plan and design radio communication systems, prepare installation and frequency-licensing documentation, and produce engineering drawings, calculations, bills of materials, cable schedules, and RF coverage reports. Coordinate with vendors and review their engineering documentation to ensure compliance with engineering standards and client specifications.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, or Telecommunications and at least eight years of radio/RF design engineering experience. Candidates should have knowledge of wireless technologies, RF infrastructure and propagation, coverage modeling tools, IP network design, and relevant industry standards; Professional Engineer registration or eligibility with APEGA and eligibility to work in Canada are also required.
Skills
- RF System Design
- Land Mobile Radio
- P25 Systems
- Wi-Fi
- Point-to-Multipoint and Point-to-Point Wireless
- Satellite Communications
- Microwave Radio
- LTE
- SCADA
- RF Infrastructure
- IP Network Design
- RF Propagation
- RF Coverage Modeling
- AutoCAD
- MicroStation
- Vendor Coordination
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Drug Coverage
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan With Company Matching
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Emergency Travel Benefits
- Professional Membership Fee Coverage
- Transportation Allowance
Visa sponsorship
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Hiring contact email
bill.wong@novustechserv.com
Categories
- Engineering
- Energy
- Technology
Keywords
- RF Engineering
- Radio Communications
- Land Mobile Radio
- P25
- Wi-Fi
- Point-to-Multipoint
- Point-to-Point
- Satellite Communications
- Microwave Radio
- LTE
- SCADA
- Repeaters
- Antennas
- Filters
- Combiners
- Multicouplers
- Duplexers
- IP Network Design
- RF Propagation
- RF Coverage Modeling
- Spectrum-E
- Pathloss
- iBwave
- WinProp ProMan
- Ekahau
- AutoCAD
- MicroStation
- CEC
- CSA S37
- Motorola R56