Land Mobile Radio Engineer (LMR Engineer)
Job Description
Land Mobile Radio Engineer (LMR Engineer)
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada - Onsite
Contract Term: April 1, 2026 - March 31, 2029 (3 Years)
Extension: Optional 24-month extension (up to March 2031)
Working Hours:
- 7.25 hours per business day
- Up to 1,860 hours per year
- Full-time engineering support during standard business hours
- Field deployment required as needed
- Up to 25% travel across Alberta to:
- AFRRCS radio tower sites
- Microwave and satellite link sites
- Dispatch centers
- First responder facilities
Support for Alberta First Responders Radio Communications System (AFRRCS), a mission‑critical, province‑wide APCO P25 public‑safety radio network.
This full‑time engineering role includes RF engineering, radio testing and approval, spectrum planning, Safety Code 6 assessments, interference troubleshooting, and technical support for police, fire, EMS, sheriffs, and public safety partners across Alberta. Work is primarily onsite in Edmonton, with up to 25% field travel.
Education & Qualification Requirements
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (accredited engineering program)
Licensing / Certifications
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with APEGA
- Eligible to provide independent professional engineering services
- Secret Security Clearance (mandatory)
- Recent Criminal Record Check (within last 90 days)
Technical Qualifications
- Strong expertise in:
- RF Engineering & Propagation
- P25 LMR Systems (preferably Harris)
- Spectrum/Frequency Engineering & ISED Licensing
- Microwave & Satellite Communications
- Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS)
- RFI/EMI Troubleshooting
- Safety Code 6 (RF exposure compliance)
- Ability to travel province‑wide
Experience Requirements
Minimum Experience: 5+ years licensed engineering experience
Preferred Experience
- APCO P25 LMR networks (Phase 1 and Phase 2)
- Harris radio systems, configuration, tuning, and testing
- RF propagation analysis, modelling, and coverage studies
- Spectrum planning, coordination, and interference mitigation
- ISED licensing processes
- Microwave backhaul and satellite communications
- DAS systems design and validation
- Safety Code 6 assessments (EMR/EMF compliance)
- Root‑cause analysis for interference issues
- Engineering documentation, reporting, and system performance analysis
- Field engineering support at radio towers and public safety sites
Responsibilities
- Radio Testing & Approvals: Evaluate, test, verify, and approve subscriber radios for AFRRCS compliance. Conduct P25 configuration, programming, and tuning
- RF Engineering & Spectrum Management: Conduct RF propagation analysis and coverage validation. Perform frequency planning and spectrum coordination. Complete ISED licensing support
- Safety Code 6 Compliance: Perform RF exposure analysis and ensure compliance with Safety Code 6
- Interference Investigation: Detect, analyze, and resolve RFI/EMI issues affecting AFRRCS. Conduct tower and site interference assessments
- Tower Collocation & Field Engineering: Review tower collocation applications for RF impact. Provide engineering support at AFRRCS sites across Alberta
- Public Safety Agency Support: Assist police, fire, EMS, sheriffs, and government responder agencies with radio and system issues
- Documentation & Reporting: Prepare monthly engineering reports, technical analyses, and system evaluations. Maintain accurate documentation, logs, and compliance records
- System Upgrades & Improvements: Support system enhancements, resiliency projects, and technology evolution initiatives
Seniority level
- Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
- Full‑time
Job function
- Other
Industries
- IT Services and IT Consulting
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