• Application Deadline:
• Position: Engineer, Fibre Infrastructure


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  

Job: IRC4946

Job Summary

• Assist in the planning, implementation, and operations of EMTS Nigeria Core Transport (National & Metro fibre /DWDM) network infrastructure and architecture for various services.

Principal Functions

• Support the deployment of the fibre network technology (SDH, DWDM, OTN, OADM and IP) for the national backbone transmission.


•  Support the optic network planning for the metropolitan ring, last mile fibre network design and enterprise fibre connectivity.


• Support the fibre interconnection and transmission infrastructure to other telecom operators.


• Participate in the planning and design of the Synchronization Network, Core Network Integration, leased circuits provisioning, International Traffic dimensioning and provisioning


• Ensure proper implementation of processes and procedures to guide fibre network roll outprocess


•  Ensure that EMTS's fibre network design is in line with accepted local and international standards.


• Prepare the low-level design plans for migration of legacy (TDM) transport to NGN network IP Network (IPRAN/MEN etc)


• Maintain in-depth knowledge and database of existing fibre transmission infrastructure


•  Work with the procurement team for the development of RFP with procurement for the fibre network rollout


• Interface with finance teams to develop Business cases and Board Papers to support optical network projects


• Prepare optical network capacity forecast, network capacity matrix and distribution


• Keep abreast of global and local best practice as it relates to fiber transmission planning and design


• WIFI-technologies, Low cost satellite and Higher bandwidth access technologies


• Participate in strategic analysis to transform existing legacy TDM network to scalable, flexible NGN IP/MPLS backhaul network


• Manage vendors appropriately to timely provide HLD and LLD documents for core transmission projects


• Perform other duties as instructed by the Manager, Core and Transmission Planning.

Educational Requirements

• First Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering  


• Minimum of Three (3) years relevant work experience


• Certified Fiber-Optic Installer (FOI) and/or Certified Fiber Optics Installer - Outside Plant (FOI-OSP).

Experience, Skills & Competencies

Knowledge:

• Telecommunications & Mobile Network Standards & Specifications


• Evolving IP and Optical Architectures


• Synchronization requirement of 2/3/4/ 5G Networks


• IP/MPLS Technologies

Skills:

• Problem Solving


• Communication

Behavior:

• Passion for Excellence


• Integrity


• Empowering people


• Growing people


• Teamwork


• Customer Focus