Engineering

Field Engineer

Merit Telecoms·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Onsite
EngineeringFull TimeOnsite
-Closes Nov 18, 2026
  • Verify RF related site engineering drawings
  • Perform design criteria, system dimensioning, link budget and traffic analysis
  • Understand equipment co-location requirements for multiple operators 
  • Good knowledge of mobile wireless architecture and systems for  2G, 3G, 4G & 5G 
  • Excellent knowledge of the main equipment vendors (OEMs) like Nokia, Ericsson, Huawei, ZTE
  • Carry out optimization techniques (proper antenna selection for optimal horizontal/vertical performance, mechanical/electrical tilting, appropriate transmit power setting, antenna clearance, neighbor list analysis, etc.) for optimal site/cluster performance
  • Generate RF engineering-related reports in Excel, Access, SQL as required.
  • Meet regularly with customers to provide briefings on test results and conclusions;
  • Prepares reports and/or charts and design technical reports, databases, studies, and related documentation, makes charts and graphs to record results;
  • Undertake in-building walk-test and drive test (single network and/or benchmarking) 

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND
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At a glance

Company

Merit Telecoms

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Onsite

Experience

Valid until

November 18, 2026

Created

November 5, 2026

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