Telecommunications Engineer

YRH; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consulting firm is seeking an RF Engineer Technician to design and supervise microwave installations. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree and have 3–6 years of experience in RF engineering. Responsibilities include troubleshooting MW links and creating installation instructions. Located in Vancouver, this hybrid position offers a salary range of $70,000 to $105,000 per year. Join a team committed to equal access employment and innovation in wireless communications.

Qualifications

• Electrical technologist or engineering degree from an accredited institution.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in the RF domain.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design of MW point‑to‑point links using Pathloss 5.1/6.
• On site validation and supervision of MW installations.
• Troubleshooting issues on MW links and networks.

Skills

Electrical technologist or engineering degree

3–6 years of relevant experience

Good written and oral communication skills

Planning and project management skills

Knowledge of MW design

Education

Bachelor's or technical degree

Tools

Spectrum Analyzer

RF Generator

Vector Network Analyser

Job description

RF Engineer Technician

Posted on February 06, 2026 by Employer details: YRH

Job details

YRH is an engineering consulting firm specializing in wireless communications and telecommunications projects. YRH implements an equal access employment program and invites all members of designated groups to apply.

Work location: Hybrid (Vancouver, BC)

Job type: Permanent (Full time)

Required education: Bachelor's or technical degree

Specialty: Electrical engineering, telecommunications

Experience: 3–6 years

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Design of MW point‑to‑point links using Pathloss 5.1/6
• Creating MW installation instructions based on industry best practices
• On site validation and supervision of MW installations
• Troubleshooting issues on MW links and networks
• MW Waveguide transmission line sweep measurements
• Executing test cases in customer MW lab
• MW test results analysis and troubleshooting
• Communicating with client, partners, and equipment vendor
• Requirements definition and network analysis
• Simulations using modeling tools such as InfoVista Planet, IBWave, Ekahau defining propagation models, 4G/5G frame structure and simulation parameters
• Design of passive and active DAS systems, small cell, micro cell, pico cell
• Link budgets, coverage and capacity planning of LTE, 5G‑NR, and Wi‑Fi networks
• Design of cellular networks using LTE, LTE+, 5G‑NR, Wi‑Fi technologies
• Design of private cellular networks for Industry 4.0 and critical infrastructure operators such as manufacturers and processors of critical materials, mines, commercial and passenger rail, and electric utilities
• Creating BOM and CAPEX and OPEX estimates for cellular and Wi‑Fi networks
• Drafting of functional and technical specifications and requirements
• Drafting of specifications and performance estimates
• Selection and design of RF transmission sites
• Development of interconnection specifications
• Follow‑up of network expertise and optimization
• Quality of service audit for DAS and small cell installations
• Cellular coverage and performance measurements – walk‑test & drive‑test

Profile and Requirements

• Electrical technologist or engineering degree from an accredited institution
• Member of Engineers and Geoscientists BC (considered an asset)
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in the RF domain
• Knowledge of legacy and modern MW equipment (TDM, long‑haul, high‑powered, indoor installations, frequency diversity, quad diversity, space diversity, split Tx, ACM)
• Knowledge of common MW lab and field installation and troubleshooting equipment (Spectrum Analyzer, RF Generator, Vector Network Analyser, RF Power Meter, BER test set)
• Experience in MW design
• Knowledge of MW deployment issues and troubleshooting
• Knowledge and experience in the BC market (operators and infrastructure present)
• Knowledge of MW service deployment issues
• Good written and oral communication skills (French spoken an asset)
• Planning, design, coordination and project management skills
• Autonomous, responsible, and self‑motivated
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to travel within Metro Vancouver, greater BC and Alberta
• Knowledge considered an asset but not required: LMR systems, PTMP LTE, FTTH fiber, cellular network knowledge in LTE, LTE+, 5G‑NR, Wi‑Fi

Salary and Terms

• Location: Vancouver, BC V6A 0A1
• Work location: Hybrid
• Salary: $70,000 to $105,000 per year (annual)
• Terms of employment: Permanent, full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1
• Source: Jobboom #3560114

Advertised until: 2026‑03‑07