Telecom Network Planning Engineer

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Telecom Network Planning Engineer to join the strategic planning team in Upington, Northern Cape. You will forecast network needs, design expansion strategies, and ensure capacity to support growing demand across the Northern Cape region.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 6 years of telecom network planning experience, with strong knowledge of mobile, fixed-line, and fiber architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in telecommunications network planning, design, or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of network architectures (mobile, fixed-line, fiber).
• Experience with network capacity planning, traffic analysis, and forecasting methodologies.
• Proficiency with network planning and simulation tools is a strong asset.
• Understanding of relevant telecommunications standards and protocols.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current network capacity and forecast future requirements based on traffic growth and service demands.
• Develop long-term network plans, including capacity expansion, technology upgrades, and new service deployments.
• Design network architectures for optimal performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Evaluate and recommend new telecommunications technologies and equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure successful implementation of network plans.
• Develop and maintain network planning documentation, including reports, diagrams, and justifications for investment.
• Perform cost-benefit analysis for proposed network upgrades and expansions.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in network planning.
• Identify potential network bottlenecks and propose solutions to enhance performance.

Skills

Network planning

Forecasting

Traffic analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Planning tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent telecommunications infrastructure provider, is seeking a skilled Telecom Network Planning Engineer to join their strategic planning team in **Upington, Northern Cape**. This role is essential for forecasting future network needs, designing network expansion strategies, and ensuring the network can support growing demand for services. You will be responsible for analyzing network traffic, capacity planning, and recommending technology investments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical mindset, a deep understanding of telecommunications network architectures, and experience with planning tools. This is a significant opportunity to contribute to the strategic growth and technological advancement of our client's network across the **Northern Cape** region.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze current network capacity and forecast future network requirements based on traffic growth and service demands.
• Develop long-term network plans, including capacity expansion, technology upgrades, and new service deployments.
• Design network architectures for optimal performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Evaluate and recommend new telecommunications technologies and equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure successful implementation of network plans.
• Develop and maintain network planning documentation, including reports, diagrams, and justifications for investment.
• Perform cost-benefit analysis for proposed network upgrades and expansions.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in network planning.
• Identify potential network bottlenecks and propose solutions to enhance performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in telecommunications network planning, design, or engineering.
• Strong knowledge of network architectures (e.g., mobile networks, fixed-line networks, fiber optics).
• Experience with network capacity planning, traffic analysis, and forecasting methodologies.
• Proficiency with network planning and simulation tools is a strong asset.
• Understanding of relevant telecommunications standards and protocols.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and contribute effectively within a team in **Upington**.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training in network planning.
• Relocation assistance may be considered for qualified candidates.
• Exposure to significant network infrastructure projects in the **Northern Cape**.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.