OSP Engineer II: Fiber & Copper Network Design

Pearce Services; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and 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 telecommunications infrastructure across North America. You will support copper and fiber outside plant projects, coordinate permits, and ensure construction readiness for network expansion and maintenance initiatives.

You will work with municipal agencies, utilities, and contractors to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget, aligning with company standards and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience coordinating with municipalities, utilities, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

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.

Skills

Project management

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or related field

Tools

GIS mapping systems

Engineering design software

Project tracking tools

Job description

Pearce is seeking an OSP Engineer to design and maintain telecommunications infrastructure across North America. You will support copper and fiber outside plant projects, coordinate permits, and ensure construction readiness for network expansion and maintenance initiatives.

You will work with municipal agencies, utilities, and contractors to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget, aligning with company standards and regulatory requirements.