Position: Engineer - Radio Network Planning

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct RF Technical Site Surveys (TSS) for new sites, in-building design, relocation of sites etc. along with RF design proposal for any solutions related to coverage.
• Performing RF surveys and then preparing appropriate design using available tools and prepare products such as BOQ, antenna locations, cable routing etc.
• Provide link & power budget calculation. Conduct walk test / drive test and optimization to ensure coverage/quality and meet client’s expectation.
• Responsible for pre & post implementation walk test, checking In-building installations and make sure that certain standards and quality level is maintained.
• Perform RF data collection to ensure that the quality of service meets RF design specifications such as RxLev, RxQual, Handover, parameter verification, capacity etc.
• Verify macro, micro and In-building coverage plans to meet quality specifications.
• Checking the post installation coverage and handover tests using drive tools and optimization of the design by implementing necessary changes to meet the KPIs.
• Propose site planning and survey based on provincial sales team inputs, analyze drive test and benchmarking recommendation as well as network capacity demand and subscriber complaints for all 2G/3G/4G including BSC/RNC.
• Coordination and control of different activities with the vendor and team members on given on assigned jobs and responsibilities.
• Co-ordinate and collaborate with Commercial team for the alignment and discussion of new strategic projects along with the preparation of IBS plan after overall inputs collection and verification from respective departments.
• Perform tuning (settings, parameters, activation status etc.) and integration new BSS/RNC features in the network as well as monitor and coordinate these activities with operation team and vendors.
• Test and recommend new equipment’s/technologies/solutions including POC along with its evaluations.
• Be responsible for leading/handling the projects assigned by management along with the identification (pros/cons), analysis and overall implementation.
• Be responsible for attending meeting as well as reviewing and submitting information/reports to NTA and other government bodies as per requirements.
• Be responsible for enforcing new ideas/solutions related to planning either by optimum use of planning tools or through self-studies.
• Be responsible for analyzing and proposing capacity plan of major events, festivals and campaigns.  
• Be responsible for the analysis of different technical requirements and feedback timely.
• Be responsible for the capex planning in different scenarios taking into considerations of optimizing capex and planning accordingly.
• Be responsible for preparing and identifying the requirements for radio based on BP/LRP.
• Accountable for spectrum planning, analyzing of new spectrum requirements in the industry and able to contribute and analyze different solutions based on the existing and new spectrums.
• Be responsible to realize the importance of vendor roadmaps and contribute in summarizing the requirements considering company strategy.
• Identify individual targets in cooperation with immediate superior and perform work professionally and with loyalty and integrity.
• Maintain positive team spirit among colleagues to ensure effective realization of targets focusing on the overall success of the company and the satisfaction of customers.
• Understand and fully adhere to the company values and code of conduct and act as role model and ambassador of the company. 

Qualification & Experience

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with minimum 4 years of relevant experience OR Masters Degree / Professional degree with 2 years of working experience.
• Should have good knowledge of RAN (GSM/WCDMA/LTE) equipment’s and infrastructure solutions.
• Should have good knowledge and experience of overall radio network planning and optimization.
• Should have good knowledge of using, analyzing and exploring planning and DT tools.
• Should have good knowledge & experience of project management along with good communication skills.
• Should have good knowledge of radio, transmission and power related to site planning and designing.
• Should have strong analytical skills, multi-tasking skills and advanced troubleshooting skills with customer centric approach.
• Should have strong knowledge of spectrum.

Profile

• Good knowledge of RAN (2G/3G/4G) technology and have good understanding of future technologies, good knowledge and experience of overall planning along with optimization.
• Good knowledge of spectrum and its understanding for future requirements.
• Good knowledge of using, analyzing and exploring planning and DT tools.
• Good presentation skills.
• Proactive, diligent, team player, positive & friendly personality.
• Good analyzing and problem-solving, negotiating & conflict resolution skills.
• Challenges the status quo and takes initiatives in taking risks.
• Reviews situations or problems related to the work and presents all perspectives clearly for analysis.
• Reviews and recommends new solutions or techniques to improve work output
• Try to review links beyond own work area.
• Seeking to learn more about other parts of the unit, or function.
• Proactively seeks out customers' input to obtain feedback on performance.
• Effectively communicates with others to obtain needed information or support.
• Adapt rules or recommend alterations in normal procedures to get a job done well.
• Understands personal strengths & weaknesses and works on constructive feedback to improve one's work performance.
• Proficient in Nepali and English- both written and oral.
• Should be available on the official mobile phone 24 hours 7 days a week.

Duty Station:
Kathmandu but can be placed anywhere in Nepal as per business needs or future requirements

What we offer:
International Working Environment, Robust Performance Management Process, Internal Opportunities, Ncell Academy Trainings, Work – Life Balance, Flexible Working Practices, Competitive Compensation, Festive Allowance, Social Security Fund, Leave Travel Allowance, Medical Insurance, Communication Facilities, etc.