OSP Engineer

Pearce Services; California City (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Referral bonuses

Production incentives

Tool/equipment stipend

Fuel stipend

Company vehicle

Per diem

Comprehensive health benefits

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Pearce Services is seeking an experienced OSP Engineer to lead outside plant design and field validation for Frontier's fiber and copper telecom projects. You will oversee design through permitting, construction readiness, and project closeout.

Responsibilities include developing designs, work prints, BOMs, coordinating permits, ROWs, and joint-use, plus QA/QC, field surveys, and mentoring junior engineers. Pearce offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Engineering design of plans, splicing information, and bills of materials.
• Field verification of telecom facilities.
• Knowledge of NESC standards for OSP.
• Permitting and joint-use coordination experience.
• QA/QC of engineering documents.
• Proficiency with CAD, MS Office, and field tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead OSP engineering for Frontier projects including aerial, underground, fiber, and copper.
• Develop designs, work prints, splicing diagrams, BOMs, and supporting docs.
• Coordinate permitting, ROW, and joint-use processes.
• Review field findings and ensure compliance with NESC and Frontier specs.
• Mentor junior engineers and maintain engineering records.
• Track progress and ensure timely deliverables using Frontier platforms.

Skills

Engineering Design

Field Engineering

NESC Knowledge

Permitting & Joint Use

Quality Assurance

Project Coordination

Tools

AutoCAD

IQGeo

Katapult

O-Calc

Job description

Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. To learn more about Pearce visit http://www.pearce-services.com .

Your Impact

As an OSP Engineer supporting the Ziply program at Pearce, you will lead complex outside plant (OSP) engineering projects supporting Frontier's fiber and copper telecommunications infrastructure. You will oversee engineering activities from initial design and field validation through permitting, construction readiness, and project closeout.

Core Responsibilities

OSP Engineering, Design & Technical Leadership

Lead engineering activities for Frontier OSP projects involving aerial, underground, buried, conduit, fiber, and copper infrastructure.

Develop engineering designs, construction work prints, splicing diagrams, bills of materials (BOMs), and supporting documentation.

Perform work order engineering for new construction, road moves, relocations, network modifications, and copper-to-fiber conversions.

Review existing network facilities and determine engineering requirements for expansions and upgrades.

Conduct route planning, constructability reviews, and design optimization.

Resolve engineering conflicts involving pole attachments, conduit capacity, cable placement, and existing infrastructure.

Provide technical guidance to junior engineers.

Utilize QGeo, O-Calc, and Catapult.

Create, update, and maintain engineering records within Ziply-required systems.

Track engineering activities and project milestones through applicable Frontier platforms.

Ensure engineering documentation and work orders are accurate and current.

Troubleshoot documentation discrepancies and coordinate corrections.

Follow Frontier engineering procedures and quality standards.

Field Validation, Standards & Compliance

Perform and coordinate field surveys for aerial and underground telecommunications facilities.

Evaluate pole conditions, cable routes, conduit availability, and construction feasibility.

Ensure designs comply with NESC, Frontier specifications, and applicable regulations.

Identify construction conflicts and recommend engineering solutions.

Review field findings, redlines, and as-built documentation.

Support field inspections and resolve engineering issues during construction.

Develop and review engineering documentation for municipal, county, state, and utility permits.

Coordinate right-of-way (ROW), easement, and access requirements.

Support pole attachment applications, pole loading analysis, make-ready engineering, and joint-use coordination.

Work with utilities, permitting agencies, and construction teams to resolve design conflicts.

Ensure permit documentation aligns with Frontier requirements.

Project Tracking, Quality Assurance & Coordination

Manage engineering work orders and ensure timely completion of deliverables.

Monitor schedules, project progress, and outstanding action items.

Perform QA/QC reviews of engineering designs, work prints, and system records.

Identify potential engineering delays and documentation issues.

Coordinate with project managers, construction teams, permitting specialists, and Frontier stakeholders.

Maintain accurate project status updates and support project closeout.

Core Experience

Engineering Design: Ability to develop and review engineering plans, splicing information, and bills of materials.

Field Engineering: Experience conducting field verification and reviewing existing telecommunications facilities.

NESC Knowledge: Working knowledge of NESC standards and OSP engineering practices.

Permitting & Joint Use: Experience coordinating permits, pole attachments, and make-ready activities.

Quality Assurance: Ability to review engineering documentation for accuracy and compliance.

Technical Tools: Proficiency with engineering record systems, Microsoft Office, CAD or comparable applications, and field measurement equipment.

Project Coordination: Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working directly with Ziply Communications or a contractor supporting Frontier programs.

Experience with OSP engineering tools such as AutoCAD, IQGeo, Katapult, O-Calc, or comparable platforms.

Experience performing QA/QC reviews and mentoring junior OSP engineers.

Understanding of aerial and underground construction methods and utility coordination.

Ability to troubleshoot engineering issues and resolve discrepancies between field conditions and client systems.

• Preferred location Pacific Time Zone

At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation. We also offer all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package includinghealth and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.

This pay range reflects our commitment to pay equity and compliance with state and federal pay transparency laws. If you have questions about compensation, we encourage open discussions during the hiring process.

Base Pay Range

$30 - $35 USD

What We Offer

Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training. To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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As set forth in Pearce Services’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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