Safaricom Principal Engineer - Transmission Planning Capacity & Optimization Jobs in Kenya

Safaricom Principal Engineer - Transmission Planning Capacity & Optimization Jobs in Kenya


  • We are pleased to announce the position of a Principal Engineer - Transmission Planning capacity & Optimization in the Network Engineering within the Technology Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.
  • Reporting to the Senior Manager- Transmission & IP Engineering, the position holder will be responsible for management of TNP Team involved in Modeling, Planning, design, optimization and project management of reliable transport systems /networks in support of timely transmission requirements.

    Job Responsibilities

  • Provide preliminary technical vision, direction, and delivery expectations before any Fixed project to the home build is initiated.
  • Management of Modeling and planning of Transmission systems/network and respective capacity planning and analysis.
  • Equipment planning and subsequent Transmission hub and BSS space management.
  • Ensure Network build with 70% occupancy and 30% growth factor.
  • Project management of Transmission projects from inception of plans to Projects handover to NM and management of transmission systems/equipment suppliers.
  • Ensuring equipment space and power availability for planned systems.
  • Ensure PO process is followed through, goods landed in time and RFI/S issued to right departments.
  • Running of transmission/transport trials, equipment/system parameter checks and evaluation and subsequent recommendations for approval and adoption of new equipment, systems and technologies into the network.
  • Ensuring Due diligence in products introduction to network.
  • Liaison with Implementation department during site surveys and
    visits to ensure timely monthly rollout in accordance to timeframes set in Roll out process.
  • Approval of transmission designs and plans for required bandwidth.
  • Approval of leased bandwidth capacities or Tx facilities from third parties.
  • Ensure proper test gears to subject new equipment to full suite of compliance tests.
  • Ensure monitoring of all network elements is achieved.
  • Ensure TX team is adequately trained to perform expected duties.

    Qualifications - External

  • Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering or Higher National Diploma in Electronics/Telecommunications
  • 5 years’ experience with 3 years specialized role in a busy telecommunications environment –Involved in installations /commissioning and planning of major telecom projects especially in the transmission field.
  • Knowledge in Pathloss design tool and microwave planning
  • Networking knowledge/CCNA or HCNA /CCNP or HCNP
  • Analytical skills
  • Attention to details
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Trouble shooting and problem-solving skills
  • Project management Skills

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