OSP Pole Attachment Specialist

Pearce Services; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Company vehicle and equipment

Job summary

Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure across North America. The Pole Attachment Specialist will support OSP telecommunications projects involving pole attachments, permitting, and utility coordination.

You will work with electric utilities, telecoms, and pole owners to move applications from engineering review to approval, review drawings, and ensure compliance with NESC standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with pole attachment applications, permitting, and approval processes.
• Strong understanding of utility coordination with electric utilities, telecommunications providers, cable companies, and other pole owners.
• Experience communicating with utilities through email, phone, and portals to obtain approvals and resolve issues.
• OSP engineering knowledge to understand pole infrastructure and attachment requirements.
• Ability to review and interpret work prints, engineering drawings, and design documents.
• Knowledge of power placement and telecommunications attachments on utility poles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pole attachment applications from submission through final approval.
• Identify pole ownership and determine the appropriate approval requirements.
• Work with multiple utilities, pole owners, and providers to secure permissions.
• Track and manage attachments, permits, and deadlines across projects.

Skills

OSP engineering

Pole attachment

Utility coordination

Engineering drawings review

NESC knowledge

Multitasking

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

The Pole Attachment Specialist should have hands‑on experience supporting OSP telecommunications projects involving utility poles, attachment applications, permitting, and utility coordination.

Candidates should understand the pole attachment process from engineering review through application and approval, including coordinating with pole owners and other utility companies to obtain required permissions.

Core Experience

• Experience with pole attachment applications, permitting, and approval processes.
• Strong understanding of utility coordination, including working with electric utilities, telecommunications providers, cable companies, and other pole owners.
• Experience communicating with utilities through email, phone, and utility systems/portals to obtain attachment approvals and resolve outstanding issues.
• OSP engineering experience sufficient to understand pole infrastructure and attachment requirements.
• Ability to review and interpret work prints, engineering drawings, and design documents.
• Understanding of power placement and telecommunications attachments on utility poles.
• Experience identifying pole ownership and determining the appropriate utility or jurisdiction responsible for
• Experience preparing, submitting, tracking, and managing pole attachment permits/applications through final
• Ability to identify potential conflicts or deficiencies that could delay attachment approval.
• Familiarity with aerial fiber construction and OSP engineering workflows.
• Experience coordinating with engineering, permitting, construction, and utility teams.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to track multiple applications, approvals, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Knowledge of NESC standards and utility‑specific pole attachment requirements is preferred.

Core Qualifications

• Strong OSP engineering knowledge with direct pole attachment and utility coordination experience
• Experience reviewing pole designs, work prints, and engineering documents
• Understanding of power and telecommunications placement on utility poles
• Ability to identify pole ownership and determine appropriate approval requirements
• Experience working directly with utilities and cable companies to secure pole attachment permissions and approvals
• Experience preparing, submitting, tracking, and managing pole attachment applications
• Experience coordinating with multiple utilities, pole owners, and telecommunications providers
• Broader experience with OSP engineering, permitting, utility coordination, aerial fiber design, and pole attachments is highly valued

• Candidates with overlapping OSP skills may also be considered for other related positions

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

$26 - $33 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.