OSP Engineer II

Pearce Services; Idaho City (ID); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; 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 is seeking an OSP Engineer to design and maintain copper and fiber outside plant networks, coordinating permitting, and ensuring construct readiness for expansion and maintenance projects.

You'll partner with municipal agencies, utilities, and contractors, applying engineering standards, GIS knowledge, and project management to deliver reliable broadband infrastructure while meeting regulatory requirements and company goals.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in copper and fiber telecommunications engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in OSP engineering, network engineering, or a related telecommunications field.
• Strong understanding of OSP telecom construction practices and engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer copper and fiber outside plant (OSP) projects, including aerial, buried, underground, MDU, subdivision, road move, dark fiber, and service order work.
• Prepare, review, and submit pole attachment applications and coordinate with utility companies to secure approvals.
• Utilize telephony and OSP engineering principles to support network planning, capacity management, and infrastructure development.
• Project manage engineering activities and coordinate with municipal engineers to evaluate project impacts and requirements.
• Collaborate with utility providers and communication companies to develop relocation plans that minimize service disruptions and project delays.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Tools

GIS mapping

Engineering design software

Project tracking tools

Job description

we've got a career for you! 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.

At PEARCE, we've got a career for you! 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.

OSP Engineer

Your Impact

At Pearce, our OSP Engineers play a critical role in designing and maintaining the telecommunications infrastructure that keeps communities and businesses connected. As an OSP Engineer, you will support copper and fiber outside plant engineering projects by developing designs, managing project deliverables, coordinating permitting activities, and ensuring construction readiness for a variety of network expansion and maintenance initiatives.

This role combines technical engineering expertise, field investigation, permitting coordination, and project management to support broadband expansion, network reliability, and customer growth. You will work closely with municipal agencies, utilities, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.

Core Responsibilities

• Design and engineer copper and fiber outside plant (OSP) projects, including aerial, buried, underground, MDU, subdivision, road move, dark fiber, and service order work.
• Prepare, review, and submit pole attachment applications and coordinate with utility companies to secure approvals.
• Utilize telephony and OSP engineering principles to support network planning, capacity management, and infrastructure development.
• Project manage engineering activities and coordinate with municipal engineers to evaluate project impacts and requirements.
• Collaborate with utility providers and communication companies to develop relocation plans that minimize service disruptions and project delays.
• Coordinate make-ready activities, pole replacements, and service requests with power companies and communication providers.
• Conduct field surveys, site walks, and engineering assessments to gather design information and validate project requirements.
• Prepare and submit permits to local, state, and federal agencies including DOT, DNR, Railroad, Pipeline, and other governing authorities.
• Update engineering databases, design systems, and project management tools to maintain accurate project records.
• Partner with SSP contractors and construction teams to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Support plant damage repair (PDR/DOR) activities, cable count adjustments, and network restoration projects.
• Design and support capital projects related to cell tower infrastructure and network expansion initiatives.
• Investigate and resolve customer and Public Utility Commission (PUC) complaints in partnership with field and central office technicians.
• Work closely with contract engineers and internal stakeholders to ensure engineering solutions align with business objectives and client requirements.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and deliverables while maintaining compliance with company standards and industry regulations.

Core Requirements

• 3–5+ years of experience in copper and fiber telecommunications engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in OSP engineering, network engineering, or a related telecommunications field.
• Strong understanding of OSP telecom construction practices and engineering standards.
• Experience designing aerial, buried, and underground fiber and copper networks.
• Knowledge of pole attachment processes, make-ready requirements, and utility coordination.
• Understanding of telephony systems and outside plant network architecture.
• Experience with broadband network design, fiber record management, and cable count management.
• Strong knowledge of permitting requirements and regulatory approval processes.
• Proficiency with mapping systems, engineering design software, and project tracking tools.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, utility records, and engineering documentation.
• Experience coordinating with municipalities, utility providers, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across engineering, construction, and operations teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting telecommunications clients such as AT&T, Frontier, Ziply, Lumen, CenturyLink, or similar providers.
• Knowledge of fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), broadband expansion, and network modernization initiatives.
• Experience with capital project planning, road move projects, and utility relocation programs.
• Familiarity with GIS mapping systems, engineering databases, and permitting platforms.
• Experience supporting both field and remote engineering environments.

Preferred Locations

• Washington
• Idaho
• Montana

Candidates located within or near these regions are strongly preferred due to project coverage and client support requirements.

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 including health 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: $31 USD - $37 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.

Learn more about us at www.Pearce-Services.com!