Microwave Network Engineer- Job Stage5- ERCSJP00074598 Microwave Network Engineer Rate Range: 60-65$/hr Incorp Role Overview The Microwave Network Engineer plans, designs, integrates, optimizes, and troubleshoots microwave transport networks using Ericsson MINI-LINK and Ceragon solutions. The role supports wireless backhaul deployment, modernization, capacity expansion, commissioning, and operational excellence while ensuring compliance with customer standards, regulatory requirements, and engineering best practices.
Core Responsibilities Plan end-to-end microwave networks for new sites, expansions, and modernization programs.
Assess traffic growth, capacity use, and performance trends to recommend upgrades and network improvements.
Complete line-of-sight (LOS) studies, path feasibility reviews, tie-in selection, and microwave qualification.
Define transport planning requirements and recommend optimal backhaul solutions across microwave, fiber, and IP technologies.
Plan hardware and software upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning activities.
Microwave Solution Design Produce detailed microwave designs using Pathloss and other industry-standard tools.
Complete frequency planning and interference analysis.
Prepare Engineering Design Documents (EDD), Bills of Materials (BoM), Transport Engineering Documents (TED) or CWO/IWO/PWO Work orders, DCN plans, scripts, and implementation packages.
Develop connectivity plans and complete design documentation for Ericsson and Ceragon solutions.
Review and validate construction drawings and vendor deliverables.
Integration and Commissioning Support Integrate Ericsson MINI-LINK and Ceragon microwave nodes with network management systems.
Prepare and execute configuration scripts for node deployments and upgrades.




Support ENM integration, LLDP configuration, QoS implementation, licensing, and network onboarding.
Provide remote deployment and commissioning support to field teams, Network Integration Centers (NIC), and operations teams.
Operations and Troubleshooting Resolve microwave link performance issues, alarms, connectivity failures, and capacity constraints.
Diagnose radio, Ethernet, IP routing, synchronization, QoS, and management network issues.
Analyze performance, conduct root cause investigations, and recommend corrective actions.
Support customer escalations and routine maintenance.
Validate network services after implementations and upgrades.
Regulatory Compliance Coordinate frequency assignments and regulatory licensing.
Support ISED/FCC filings, frequency coordination submissions, and licensing records.
Maintain compliance with customer engineering standards and industry best practices.
MICS
Required Technical Expertise Ericsson Microwave Platforms Ericsson MINI-LINK 6000 family
MINI-LINK 6352
MINI-LINK 6600
MINI-LINK TN
ENM (Ericsson Network Manager)
Microwave network design and integration
Microwave performance management and optimization
Ceragon Microwave Platforms Ceragon IP-10/IP-10G
Ceragon IP-20 family
Ceragon network management
XPIC and MIMO technologies
QoS configuration and troubleshooting
Capacity planning and network optimization




Transport and IP Networking Microwave backhaul networks
IP/MPLS networking
Ethernet transport
QoS
VLANs
Routing and switching
DCN planning
Network synchronization
Capacity management
Engineering Tools and Platforms Pathloss
ENM
Frequency coordination tools
Network planning and performance management tools
Microsoft Office suite
Required Qualifications Education Requirement Bachelor’s degree in telecommunications, electrical, or computer engineering, or a related technical field.
Experience Requirements At least five years of microwave transport network engineering experience.
Hands-on experience with Ericsson and/or Ceragon microwave products.
Demonstrated experience planning, designing, integrating, and troubleshooting microwave transport networks.
Experience supporting Tier-1 telecom operators and large-scale wireless transport deployments.
Preferred Credentials Ericsson microwave certification
Ceragon technical certification
CCNA or CCNP
IP/MPLS or transport network certification
Core Competencies Robust analytical and problem-solving ability
Ability to manage competing projects and priorities
Customer-focused approach
Clear communication and effective stakeholder management
Ability to work independently and across engineering teams
Strong technical documentation and reporting skills
Performance Measures Timely delivery of microwave designs and engineering packages
Successful microwave node integration and commissioning
Fewer network outages and recurring incidents
Better microwave capacity utilization and network performance
Adherence to customer and regulatory standards

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📌 Microwave Network Engineer- Job Stage5- ERC598 (Ontario)
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