- 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
General Manager of Tridon Engineering
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
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.
- 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
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.
