Telecom Transmission Engineer

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performanceBon

Medical aid and provident fund

Professional development & training

Annual leave and sick days

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Telecom Transmission Engineer to join our client’s team in East London, Eastern Cape. You will design, implement, maintain, and optimize the transmission network, ensuring reliable data transport across fibre, microwave, and SDH/PDH systems.

This is an on-site role with local travel for site visits. You will plan capacity, install and commission optical and microwave equipment, monitor performance, and upgrade systems to meet growing bandwidth needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in telecom transmission engineering.
• Experience with DWDM/OTN/SDH/SONET.
• Experience with microwave transmission systems.
• Strong IP networking knowledge.
• Proficient in transmission planning and monitoring tools.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork.
• Willingness to travel locally for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan transmission network routes and capacity for required bandwidth.
• Install, configure, and commission transmission equipment (DWDM/OTN, microwave).
• Monitor network performance and diagnose transmission faults.
• Perform preventive maintenance and planned upgrades for reliability.
• Troubleshoot complex transmission problems and perform root cause analysis.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies.
• Collaborate with RF and Core Network teams for integration.
• Maintain network diagrams, configurations, and logs.
• Evaluate new transmission technologies and recommend enhancements.
• Provide technical support to field technicians and operations teams.

Skills

IP Networking

Network Planning

Diagnostics

Field Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Travel Ready

Driver's License

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering

Tools

DWDM

OTN

SDH/SONET

Microwave Systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading telecommunications infrastructure provider, is actively recruiting for a skilled Telecom Transmission Engineer to join their dedicated team in East London, Eastern Cape . This role is critical for the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of the company's transmission network, ensuring reliable data transport across various technologies including fibre optics, microwave, and SDH/PDH systems. The engineer will be responsible for network planning, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and implementing upgrades to meet growing bandwidth demands. This is a hands-on, technical role requiring site visits and direct engagement with network equipment, making it an on-site position with No remote work option. You will play a vital part in ensuring the integrity and capacity of the communication backbone.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and plan transmission network routes and capacity, considering factors such as distance, terrain, and bandwidth requirements.
• Install, configure, and commission transmission equipment, including optical equipment (DWDM, OTN) and microwave radios.
• Monitor network performance using specialized tools, identifying and diagnosing transmission faults and service issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance and planned upgrades on transmission systems to ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot complex transmission problems, conduct root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies related to network security and operation.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams (e.g., RF, Core Network) to ensure seamless integration of transmission links.
• Maintain accurate network documentation, including network diagrams, configuration files, and maintenance logs.
• Evaluate new transmission technologies and make recommendations for network enhancements.
• Provide technical support and guidance to field technicians and operations teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in telecommunications transmission engineering.
• Proven expertise in optical transmission technologies such as DWDM, OTN, SDH, and SONET.
• Experience with microwave transmission systems (point-to-point and point-to-multipoint).
• Strong understanding of IP networking fundamentals and protocols.
• Proficiency with transmission network planning and monitoring tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a methodical approach to troubleshooting.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, often under pressure to resolve network issues.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel locally for site visits and installations in and around East London, Eastern Cape .

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary package, including performance-based bonuses and comprehensive benefits.
• Employees are provided with full medical aid coverage, a substantial contribution to a provident fund, and numerous opportunities for professional development and certifications in the latest transmission technologies.
• This role offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the backbone of telecommunications infrastructure in the Eastern Cape.
• Based in East London , you will be part of a dedicated and experienced engineering team focused on delivering reliable connectivity.
• Additional benefits include annual leave, paid sick days, and potential for career advancement within the organization.