Design Specialist II - 5g Capacity and Data Analytics

Description

Are you ready to be part of the wireless service revolution?

Join our team and what we'll accomplish together

Our RAN capacity planning team drives critical decisions that shape TELUS' wireless network evolution, combining advanced data analytics with innovative engineering solutions. From developing multi-year network strategies to optimizing daily capacity demands, we ensure seamless network performance for our customers. You'll have the opportunity to master cutting-edge technologies while applying modern engineering practices, including automation and AI/ML, as we build and maintain Canada's most reliable wireless network

As a 5G Capacity and Data Analytics Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping TELUS' radio access network evolution. Your expertise will drive efficient capacity planning and engineering, ensuring our network meets and exceeds customer expectations. You'll be the crucial link between network performance, business requirements, and customer experience, translating complex data into actionable insights.
Your blend of creativity, strong data analytics skills, and RF engineering knowledge will be instrumental in optimizing our 4G/5G networks for both existing and emerging services. As part of our dynamic team, you'll contribute to TELUS' wireless network vision, providing valuable guidance to executives on addressing evolving business challenges. Together, we'll pioneer innovative solutions that keep TELUS at the forefront of the 5G revolution, delivering unparalleled connectivity to our customers.


What you'll do

• Transform our capacity planning processes for the 5G/ORAN service-based era using modern data analytics and automation techniques
• Define and implement innovative capacity planning models for emerging 5G and LTE use cases
• Develop and manage comprehensive RAN network capacity plans for both mobility and fixed wireless users
• Collaborate across technical and business teams to integrate capacity requirements of new technologies and services, ensuring our team's success in an evolving business landscape
• Create insightful dashboards and data visualizations to communicate network capacity insights within the team, peer groups and to executives
• Proactively identify current capacity issues and predict future congestion points for regular traffic or special high traffic events through continuous network performance monitoring
• Lead the execution of wireless capacity augmentations, coordinating with performance and implementation teams to enhance customer experience
• Drive process improvements for capacity planning and implementation, optimizing efficiency and effectiveness across the network

Qualifications

What you bring

• 5+ years of experience in RF engineering, with focus on RAN capacity planning, design, or optimization with demonstrated expertise in 5G/LTE technologies and RF fundamentals
• 3+ years of experience applying data science techniques such as AI/ML to radio planning and optimization
• Strong understanding of wireless KPIs and network performance metrics
• Proven ability to work independently and drive projects from conception to completion
• Experience with network planning tools and capacity models used for forecasting
• Ability to analyze problems at both site-specific and national network levels, making data-driven decisions that impact network performance
• Proficiency in data visualization and analysis tools used in network planning
• Working knowledge of SQL for data extraction and analysis
• Familiarity with automation tools and Python scripting for network analysis
• Experience with RF planning such as Atoll and optimization techniques
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to present technical findings to various stakeholders
• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering,Computer Engineering or in Computer Science

Great-to-haves

• Master degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• Experience with Open RAN architecture and implementation
• Industry certifications and experience with Agile development and for cloud based network solutions (e.g. GCP, AWS)

Location: Any Major Canadian city