About this role
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
• Develops RF and telecommunications design by developing project concepts and objectives including demand criteria, coverage, and number of channels; preparing a project plan, including required resources, development timetables, cost estimates, and link budgets
• Designs and constructs RF and telecommunications systems by researching, analyzing, sectioning, and applying design techniques and criteria
• Enhances engineering and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Prepares maps, schematics and system documentation; configures systems; characterizes the path loss; calibrates the signal propagation model; develops a network simulation including traffic and loading analysis
• Prepare Site Acceptance Test, Factory Acceptance Test, ITP, Construction Work Packages and other documents as needed
• Selects and recommends equipment
• Evaluates current technical processes and procedures, and develops processes based on requirements
• Prepares request for proposals and quotes
• Evaluates current design procedures, and helps develop standard procedures for design
• Proposes alternate plans and recommends the best alternative
• Ensures the requirements of Tridon and Customer communications systems meet the design specifications
• Work closely with service, sales and customers for sales support, troubleshooting, etc.
• Assist in the development and continuous improvement of a Tridon quality system
• Perform Site Surveys
• Other duties as required
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR
General Manager of Tridon Engineering
RELATIONSHIPS
The Design Technologist reports directly to the General Manager of Tridon Engineering. The incumbent also works directly with:
• Project Manager(s)/Project Coordinator(s)
• Service Department
• Sales Department
• Inventory Department
• Third Party Contractors
• Clients
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
The Design Technologist will work mainly in an office environment; however, occasional travel to customer sites may be required. Exposure to outdoor weather conditions may be a possibility.. The incumbent must wear safety glasses and safety boots, as well as a hard hat and safety vest during site visits.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
• High School Diploma
• Diploma or Certificate in Electronics Engineering Technology/Technician or suitable combination of education and experience
• Registered with ASET or eligible for ASET registration
EXPERIENCE
• Valid Construction and Safety Training System (CSTS) certificate including generic WHMIS
• Valid AB Class 5 Operator's License or equivalent
• Recent Driver's Abstract will be required upon condition of employment
• Networking experience that includes network design, operational support, hands on implementation and configuration of various network infrastructures would be an asset
• Extensive knowledge of two-way radio theory and communications systems. Knowledge of battery backup systems, base stations, repeaters, multicouplers, duplexers, cellular and SMR BDAs
• Experience in specialized radio programming software will be an asset.
• Knowledge of, and experience in, structured cable and fiber optic design
• Ability to understand schematics and drawings
SKILLS
• Superior computer application skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Continuous process improvement initiative
• Ability to work independently, and as a team player
• Ability to grasp new techniques, and deal with rapidly changing events
• Ability to work safely in hazardous environments
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The Design Technologist will work in an office environment and travel to client sites and must be able to spend 98% of the day sitting, and 2% standing. The incumbent will also be required to look at a computer screen for long periods of time. There is a possibility of eye and/or joint strain related to operating computer equipment.