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 WORKPLACE 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 - 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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