Engineer-RF - III

$98,779 - $119,579/Yr

Randstad - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The RF Engineer III position involves designing and modifying RF systems, particularly focusing on small cells and macro sites. The role requires expertise in Atoll software for site creation and compliance with FCC standards. The engineer will collaborate with project management and real estate teams to ensure successful implementation of RF designs and regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities

• Create polygons for small cell clusters and search rings for macro solutions based on provided capacity or modification lists.
• Review designs with system performance and update Atoll with requested changes, notifying the project manager of new nodes or changes.
• Work directly with real estate to prioritize candidates and attend implementation meetings prior to site walks.
• Attend site walks for the best candidates and finalize all details.
• Complete tasks in Fuze under Candidate Selection as needed.
• Finalize modification and carrier add designs.
• Complete tasks under RFDS Selection, including adding the final design.
• Ensure compliance by completing outstanding regulatory items and documents, learning to use RAVE and IXUS, and understanding third-party EME studies.
• Assign Cell ID and PCIs for macro/small cells, enter in Atoll, and create CQ for building the site using internal tools.
• Check the accuracy of Atoll prior to submitting E911 and follow up on TVW creation, ensuring Phase 2 E911 is set up correctly.
• Collaborate with the performance team to understand design restrictions and potential rent increases.
• Use Atoll daily to create new builds and modifications to existing cell sites, updating sites with correct translations, power settings, and equipment.
• Review the 48-hour milestone status for discrepancies between As Built data and Design, working with construction if needed.
• Activate in all tools as needed, especially in Atoll.
• Work with project management, construction, and real estate daily to resolve problems or questions.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in RF Design.
• Proficiency in Atoll for creating new sites, copying old sites, and adding carriers.
• Experience in RF design for Macro Mods and initial builds for small cells and macros.
• C-Band design experience.
• Understanding of FCC compliance standards and regulatory submissions.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with client tools such as Fuze SPM, Conquest, Fuze Planning/Canvas, and Fuze Reporting.
• Familiarity with IXUS RF Safety Software or other EME reporting tools.
• Experience with MapInfo or ArcGIS mapping tools for presentations.
• Understanding of 5G C-Band spectrum.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• 401K contribution
• Incentive and recognition program