DAS​/RF Engineer

We are the Engineering, Technology and Low Voltage division of an electrical contractor looking for a Distributed Antenna System (DAS)/Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer to lead DAS design and/or technical implementations along with other network projects. This individual should have experience in DAS, both cellular and public safety designs, commissioning and testing within commercial and industrial markets.

The qualified candidate will be responsible for DAS and Small Cell pre-deployment, deployment and post-deployment activities by performing site walks, RF surveys, benchmarking, data collection, integration, commissioning, acceptance testing, optimization, troubleshooting and repair of DAS and Small Cell sites and hardware systems. In addition, they will also provide on-site technical support and act as a liaison between customers, carriers and internal functions such as Project Management, Project Coordination, Solution Engineering, Design Engineering and Sales.

The qualified candidate will be a versatile, self‑motivated self‑starter with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment and manage multiple projects at the same time.

• Provide on‑site technical expertise during integration, commissioning, testing and optimizing of distributed antenna systems (DAS) and small cells
• Serve as the key technical subject‑matter expert for complex in‑building solutions for customers
• Be the liaison between Project Managers and the customer on technical matters
• Respond to technical inquiries and make technical recommendations as appropriate
• Work with the customer’s technical subject‑matter experts, carriers, sub‑contractors, solution engineers, design engineers and field technicians to deploy and operationalize distributed antenna systems (DAS) and/or small cells
• Lead and perform pre‑ and post‑deployment survey activities for new DAS and small cell deployments utilizing specialized software and tools
• Lead and perform pre‑ and post‑deployment RF data collection and analysis efforts to help define and improve coverage requirements
• Lead and perform integration and commissioning during system deployments and field trials.
• Work with stakeholders to identify and correct system issues that surface during deployment and acceptance testing by making technical recommendations to optimize and correct deficiencies.
• Document installations in accordance with internal and external standards and requirements, including hardware and software changes made in the field
• Review customer deliverables, identify risks and plans to mitigate risks
• Develop, review and/or approve closeout packages
• Perform pre‑deployment data collection, benchmarking and continuous wave (CW) testing
• Turn‑up and test DAS and Small Cell systems in accordance with customer and equipment manufacturer’s specifications
• Support and/or perform integration and commissioning of equipment during deployments in accordance with system design and customer / carrier requirements
• Perform post‑deployment data collection and acceptance testing to ensure requirements were met for coverage and capacity
• Troubleshoot and repair DAS and Small Cell systems as required
• Prepare and submit required project documentation
• Provide product and service development input
• Present technical solutions to customers
• Assist with providing estimations of hours and effort required to complete assigned tasks or scope projects
• Travel to customer and strategic partner sites on a frequent basis (