OSP Engineer III

Pearce Services; United States; On-site; USD 46,838 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development courses

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

A leading technology provider in the United States is seeking an OSP Engineer III to manage complex outside plant engineering projects. This role requires expertise in fiber and copper builds, compliance with industry standards, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate possesses strong budgeting skills and experience in the field. This position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Expert in work order engineering including loss budgets and splicing plans.
• Hands-on experience with field measurements and compliance with NESC standards.
• Proven track record obtaining permits and managing joint use.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering of complex outside plant programs from routing to closeout.
• Produce engineering plans, splicing diagrams, and construction work prints.
• Conduct field surveys to verify NESC clearances and compliance.

Skills

Design Mastery

Field Measurement

Permitting and ROW

Budgeting and QA/QC

Communication Skills

Tools

CAD platforms

Measuring wheel

Height stick

Job description

United States (Pacific and Mountain Time Zone)

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.

Your Impact

As an OSP Engineer III at Pearce, you will lead the end-to-end engineering of complex outside plant programs—from conceptual routing and feasibility through permit approvals, construction release, and closeout. You’ll set the technical direction for fiber/copper aerial and underground builds (pole line, direct‑buried, and conduit systems), ensure designs meet NESC and client standards, and safeguard cost/schedule performance. You’ll mentor junior engineers, drive cross‑functional coordination, and elevate quality through rigorous QA/QC, field validation, and data‑driven improvements.

Core Responsibilities

Planning, Design & Technical Leadership

Own engineering scope for multi‑site/complex OSP builds (fiber & copper; aerial/UG; pole, direct‑buried, and conduit).

Produce and seal (where applicable) engineering plans, splicing diagrams, loss budgets, BOMs, and construction work prints.

Perform advanced loop‑loss and electronics sizing; plan field‑mounted switch serving areas and network segmentation.

Lead constructability reviews, value engineering, and route optimization; resolve clearance, capacity, and alignment conflicts.

Field Validation, Standards & Compliance

Direct and perform field surveys: pole, conduit, and buried‑facility measurements; verify NESC clearances and make‑ready needs.

Ensure compliance with NESC, client specifications, and Pearce standards; conduct feasibility/economic analyses.

Author redlines/as‑built; drive corrective actions from field QA findings to closure.

Oversee complete permit packages (municipal/county/state) and coordinate ROW/easements to approval.

Lead joint‑use engineering (pole attachments, loading, and make‑ready); coordinate with IOU/co‑op/municipal utilities.

Interface with agencies and utilities to resolve conflicts, accelerate approvals, and de‑risk schedules.

Budgeting, Tracking & Quality Assurance

Build job budgets and forecasts; track actuals, changes, and variance drivers; recommend cost/schedule mitigations.

Establish project KPIs (cycle time, rework rate, punch‑list aging) and run continuous‑improvement actions.

Conduct periodic site inspections and formal QA/QC gates from design release through closeout.

Documentation, Systems & Cross‑Functional Coordination

Maintain authoritative records (designs, permits, ROW, accounting/property records, as‑built).

Partner with PMs, construction, permitting, and vendors to align milestones and dependencies; lead technical touchpoints.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to OSP Engineers I/II, designers, and permit staff.

Core Experience

Required

Design Mastery: Expert in work order engineering (including road moves), loss budgets, splicing plans, constructability, and value engineering.

Field & Standards: Hands‑on field measurement experience; deep working knowledge of NESC and client/industry OSP standards.

Permitting/ROW/Joint Use: Track record obtaining permits and ROW/easements; leading pole attachment, loading, and make‑ready coordination.

Financial & QA Discipline: Building/tracking job budgets and performing structured QA/QC and site inspections.

Tools & Systems: Proficient with PC apps and record/CAD systems; capable with measuring wheel, height stick, pull finder, and laptop in the field.

Preferred

Experience mentoring/leading engineering teams and vendors; sets technical best practices and SOPs.

Familiarity with drafting/markup and documentation tools (e.g., CAD platforms and markup utilities), and client portals.

Strong communication—able to translate technical constraints into clear decisions for stakeholders.

What We Offer

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

$34 – $36 USD

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.