Field Fiber Engineer - OSP & GIS Mapping

pearceservices; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Pearce Services is seeking an OSP Field Engineer to perform on-site validation of fiber network designs, capture detailed field data, and support the engineering team with precise measurements and documentation. You will work with aerial, buried, and underground facilities across multiple sites, occasionally leading junior staff and coordinating with GIS data and construction teams.

The role requires 3+ years in telecom construction, solid knowledge of OSP practices, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years in fiber-optic/telecommunications/telecom construction.
• Knowledge of outside plant activities (Fiber Cable Design, Pole Line Construction, Conduit System design) and Make-ready issues.
• Ability to read as-built prints and identify conflicts with existing facilities.
• Familiar with GIS (Geographic Information Systems), ESRI, and shapefile functionality.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; good organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, photograph, and document facilities such as cables, poles, terminals, pedestals, handholes, and other outside plant infrastructure.
• Capture measurements of attachment heights, span distances, and distances to centerlines and property lines.
• Identify power and communication facilities and ownership on utility poles.
• Record bonding, grounding, guying, and anchor information.
• Deliver detailed field notes and photographs to the engineering team.
• Identify obstructions to fiber placement and propose mitigation strategies.
• Understand OSP construction techniques and read digital GIS maps and layout drawings.
• Use tools like measuring wheels, height sticks, pull finder, GPS, and laser rangefinder; operate iPad/laptop and share files.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

AutoCAD

GIS / ESRI

GPS devices

Job description

Pearce Services is seeking an OSP Field Engineer to perform on-site validation of fiber network designs, capture detailed field data, and support the engineering team with precise measurements and documentation. You will work with aerial, buried, and underground facilities across multiple sites, occasionally leading junior staff and coordinating with GIS data and construction teams.

The role requires 3+ years in telecom construction, solid knowledge of OSP practices, and strong communication.