Lead RF Engineer

**LEAD RF ENGINEER/SPECIALIST** **Novus Technical Services**(http://www.novustechserv.com) is an international company providing specialist solutions to the Oil & Gas industry. Novus is currently established in Europe, North America, Kazakhstan, Asia Pacific, Russia and the Middle East. We can call on the services of our 4000+ highly skilled and valued employees across four continents for our service offerings – Engineering Design, Procurement, Construction, Systems Completions, Commissioning Start-up, Module Interface, Asset Management and Technical Support Services. We are currently looking for a highly-motivated, experienced Lead RF Radio Engineer/Specialist to join our Calgary team. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES** Duties include, but are not limited to: Assist in system planning, design, preparation of documents for radio communication system installation and RF frequency licensing, including Trunked Radio and Microwave Radio systems, Telecom Shelters/Towers, and Telecom Sites Prepare design drawings such as architecture diagrams, layouts, wiring diagrams, calculations, BOM, cable schedules, RF coverage report for radio communications system including tower sites Coordinate with vendors and review vendor engineering documentation to ensure engineering standards and client's specifications are met **SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE** Knowledge of wireless technologies such as LMR (Land Mobile Radio), Wi-Fi, wireless PTMP/PTP, satellite, microwave, LTE and SCADA Expertise and experience with P25 System is preferred * Understanding of RF system infrastructure including repeaters, antennas, filters, combiners, multicouplers, duplexers, etc. * Familiarity with IP network design Good understanding of RF propagation Experience with RF coverage modelling and predicting tools (Spectrum-E, Pathloss, ibWave, WinProp ProMan, Ekahau or similar) Knowledge of CEC, CSA S37, Motorola R56 and other relevant industry standards Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment and support team resources High attention to details Ability to draft engineering drawings using AutoCAD/MicroStation is an advantage * Team oriented, organized and customer focused Personal Characteristics: problem solving, ability to work under pressure Strong verbal and written communication skills Registered, or eligible to register, as a Professional Engineer with APEGA Eligible to work in Canada **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:** * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics or Telecommunication * At least 8 years of industry engineering experience in radio/RF designs **BENEFITS SUMMARY:** Eligible employees will have access to: * Health, drug, dental, and vision plans * Group registered retirement savings plan with company matching * Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance * Short-term/long-term disability plans * Emergency travel benefits * Professional membership fee coverage, and * Transportation allowance. **PRIMARY LOCATION**: