Senior Transmission Planning Engineer
Telkom Kenya Limited
Engineering & Technology
Job Summary
The incumbent will be responsible for the planning, designing, implementation and optimization of transmission network solutions (IP, DWDM, OTN MW). He will work closely with fiber and core network planning engineers to deliver the most optimal transport solution.
- Minimum Qualification : Bachelors
- Experience Level : Mid level
- Experience Length : 5 years
Job Description/Requirements
Position: Senior Transmission Planning Engineer
Region: Nairobi
Reporting to: Manager Transmission and IP planning
Business Unit: Technology
Who We Are
Telkom is a technology company that provides integrated solutions to individuals, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), Government and large corporates in Kenya, drawing from a diverse solutions suite that includes voice, data/connectivity, digital financial services, as well as network services. Powered by its vast fibre optic infrastructure, it is also a major provider of wholesale carrier-to-carrier traffic, within the country and the region.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Responsible of preparing bill of quantities for network relocations, rehabilitation and project proposals
• Responsible for ensuring availability of materials for ongoing projects
• Responsible for design and implementation of main backbone Optical Fiber Cable (ofc) trunk networks
• Responsible for design of branch distribution optic fiber cable links i.e. exchange/node to exchange/node ofc links (Metro, FTTB and FTTH implementation.
• Constantly updating and maintain the company’s’ master plan for fixed access networks.
• Drawing / amending / updating TKL Network diagrams
• Plan and Design Transmission, IP and fibre Networks – Microwave, DWDM, SDH,IP and fibre
◦ Capacity planning
◦ Technical site surveys for transmission network
◦ Provide Optical E2E Transmission solutions as per roll out strategy
• Transmission/IP network optimization
◦ Ensure economical use of Transmission/IP network resources
◦ QoS improvement
◦ CAPEX and OPEX improvement
• Frequency Management
◦ Ensure Frequency compliance
◦ Frequency application to the regulator
• Roadmap tracking
◦ Tracking equipment life cycle and features
◦ Plan/prepare transmission network technology evolution
• Project Management
◦ Project coordination with Vendors and internal TKL stakeholders
◦ Validation of acceptance documents
◦ Ensure all Transmission/IP project proposals are properly documented and properly signed off.
◦ Ensure transparent and timely reporting of project status and risks to management team
◦ Create, maintain and track project plans and schedules
◦ Plan transition of Transmission/IP projects to operations and maintenance teams
• Vendor management
◦ Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to specification
• Transmission/IP systems database & inventory management
Academic background & Professional Knowledge:
• Bachelor of Science University Degree in Telecommunication, Electrical and Electronic engineering
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the planning and design of transmission/IP networks
Here Are The Skills & Competencies We Are Looking For:
• Proficient in IP,DWDM and MW technologies
• Conversant with carrier Ethernet technical specifications E-line, E-LAN and E tree
• Proficient in Pathloss
• Link budget analysis for MW and fiber
• Understanding of GSM network architecture
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