Calgary Office Location
Calgary, AB T2E, CAN

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:

Service 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

Excellent interpersonal skills

Robust 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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📌 RF Engineer (Alberta)
🏢 Tridon Communications
📍 Alberta