SAQ Engineer

WeConnect Technology Philippines; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

WeConnect Technology Philippines is seeking a qualified Site Acquisition Specialist to identify, evaluate, and secure telecom sites such as towers and rooftops across the region. You will lead negotiations with landlords and local authorities, ensuring timely permits and regulatory approvals.

Collaborating with engineering, RF, and construction teams, you will conduct site surveys, assess feasibility, and maintain comprehensive documentation to track progress and compliance with company

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3-5+ years of telecom site acquisition (SAQ) or ROW experience.
• Strong knowledge of permitting, right-of-way, and local regulations.
• Experience dealing with landlords, government units, and vendors.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Experience in telecom rollout projects (LTE/5G).
• Familiarity with RF/site design coordination.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and acquire suitable telecom sites.
• Manage negotiations with property owners and authorities.
• Secure permits and regulatory approvals for site development.
• Coordinate with engineering, RF, and construction teams.
• Conduct site surveys and feasibility assessments.
• Maintain documentation and progress tracking of sites.
• Ensure compliance with legal, environmental, and company standards.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, evaluate, and acquire suitable sites for telecom infrastructure (towers, rooftops, etc.)
• Manage negotiations with property owners, landlords, and local authorities
• Secure permits, licenses, and regulatory approvals required for site development
• Coordinate with engineering, RF, and construction teams to ensure site readiness
• Conduct site surveys and feasibility assessments
• Ensure all acquisition activities meet legal, environmental, and company standards
• Maintain accurate documentation and progress tracking of all sites

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• At least 3-5+ years of experience in telecom site acquisition (SAQ) or Right of Way (ROW)
• Strong knowledge of permitting, right-of-way, and local regulations
• Experience in dealing with landlords, government units, and vendors
• Good communication, negotiation, and project management skill.
• Experience in telecom rollout projects (LTE/5G)
• Familiarity with RF/site design coordination