MTN Nigeria is currently recruiting for the following position:
Job Title: Transmission Planning Engineer
Department: Network Group
Location: Abuja
Job Description:
•Carry out field surveys on terrain and generate maps based on the data gathered from the surveys
•Plan transmission links (LAN, WAN, Direct Connects) connecting MTN locations and MTN direct connect clients.
•Plan microwave transmission systems for GSM network.
•Provide transmission engineering support in the resolution of faults attributable to transmission planning.
•Develop work authorisation for Team Lead's review
Job Conditions: Standard MTNN working conditions
Reporting To: Team Lead, Transmission Planning
Employment Status: Permanent
Required Skills:
•Global technological advances have an influence on designing network topology/architecture.
•Rapid growth and expansion of MTNN operations
•An evolving macro-economic environment both local and international
•Company Mission, policies and procedures
•MTN Nigeria's business plan
•Company objectives for level and quality of service
•Infrastructure deficiencies and constraints
•Quality of network is a distinguishing factor in the telecommunications industry
Qualification:
• A first degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• At least 4 years work experience, especially in Telecoms industry, including: Electrical radio engineering, microwave radio transmission at high frequencies and fibre optic transmission networks
• Experience in connectivity, route planning
For online application: Careers at MTN Nigeria (http://careers.mtnonline.com/vacancies.asp?deptid=9&id=1676)
Deadline: 08 August, 2011.
It is advisable to submit your application before the deadline. If you need further information, please post below. Good luck!