OSP Field Engineer

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

Your Impact

The OSP Field Engineer provides training and supportive engineering services through highly detailed collection of telecommunications information from the job site. This position requires a working level of knowledge in all technical aspects of fiber networks. The successful candidate is responsible for in person validation of the existing field design and layout of the telecommunications network to include aerial, buried and underground fiber network design and layout, underground conduit, handhole, building entrance, and riser facilities. May serve as an informal lead to more junior staff from time to time.

Core Responsibilities

• Identify, photograph, & document detailed information of required facilities, including cables, poles, terminals, pedestals, handholes, & other outside plant infrastructure.
• Capture accurate measurements of attachment heights, span distances, utility structures, & distances from existing/proposed OSP facilities to centerlines, property lines, and curb lines
• Identify power and communication facilities and ownership on utility poles.
• Record bonding, grounding, guying, and anchor information
• Deliver detailed field notes & photographs to the engineering team
• Identify relevant obstructions to fiber placement and provide proposed mitigation strategy
• Understanding of OSP construction techniques
• Ability to read and understand digital GIS maps, conduit records, and layout drawings
• Be able to effectively utilize tools, such as measuring wheels, height sticks, pull finder, GPS devices, MH/HH hooks, & laser rangefinder
• Able to use electronic devices, such as iPad, iPhone, laptop, file sharing, email, etc.

Core Experience

• 3+ years of experience in the fiber-optic/telecommunications/telecom construction industry
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Knowledge of outside plant activities (Fiber Cable Design, Pole Line Construction, Conduit System design), and Make‑ready issues
• Knowledge of obtaining right of ways and easements where required, and the ability to make the appropriate notations on the field notes for the desktop teams
• Ability to read and understand as build prints, and be able to identify conflicts with existing outside plant facilities, select routing of lines and equipment required for projects
• Familiar with GIS (Geographic Information Systems), ESRI, and shapefile functionality
• Able to identify different types of utilities, potential conflicts, and violations based on regulatory standards (RUS, NESC, GO95, NEC, etc.)
• Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD (a plus)
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation with an acceptable driving record, and be able to pass a pre‑employment drug screen and background check.
• Good organizational, written, and verbal communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Extensive travel and the ability to work on site for numerous projects in various states
• Ability to work outdoors 95% of the time
• Ability to travel up to 100% of the time, by air or vehicle and may require overnight stay up to two weeks at a time
• Ability to travel with short notice
• Ability to follow OSHA/State/Local Safety Standards
• Ability to walk up to 3 miles per day on terrain such as gravel, pavement, grass, etc
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions such as heat, snow, rain, or wind
• Ability to work safely, with or without supervision

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 complianc