Transmission Planning Engineer Job Airtel

Responsibilities

The role-holder duties will include and not limited to:

• Maintain and improve Transmission (Microwave, IPRAN and fiber) network quality through regular review and proactive solution-based plans to meet service level objectives
• Drive transmission network expansion in line with the business strategy.
• Monitor performance of the Transmission network (Microwave, IPRAN, VSAT and Fibre) through available statistics to determine required transmission network upgrades / expansions and improve service quality.
• Inventory management to ensure company property is accurately recorded.
• Ensure availability and continuous improvement of Microwave network, IPRAN network and Fibre access network. 
• Ensure that microwave, IPRAN and Fibre access projects / deployments are conducted in accordance with relevant matrixes and within budget
• Validate microwave, IPRAN and Fibre access network designs in alignment with the respective vendor teams.
• Evaluate strategic partners’ Transmission Network proposals and compare this with network projections and Airtel design guidelines.
• Ensure upgrades plans for all links operating above 70% and accurate quantification of transmission links in the network.
• Prepare quarterly and annual returns to the regulator and for budgeting purposes.
• Oversee transmission network change request management and acceptance test verification by checking, validating, and recommending for approval of proposed changes. 
• Review the acceptance tests and compare them with planning data.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Required Competencies

• Graduate degree in engineering/technology (Electronics & Communication) 
• 4-5 years of requisite experience in Transmission Planning and Optimization of (Microwave, IPRAN and Fibre Optics networks) with good understanding of transmissions networks.
• Deep understanding of latest technological trends in Transmission Network, including classical Microwave, IPRAN and DWDM systems, etc.
• Experience in operating in a multivendor environment.
• Strong analytical skills
• A team player with strong organizational skills
• Good communication and Interpersonal skills

How to Apply

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