Senior OSP Engineer — Fiber & Copper Network Design

Pearce Services; Seattle (WA); 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 experienced OSP Engineer to design and manage copper and fiber outside plant projects, coordinating with municipalities, utilities, and contractors. You will ensure designs meet engineering standards and regulatory requirements while guiding project timelines and budgets.

The role emphasizes field surveys, permitting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable broadband infrastructure. Strong communication and planning skills are essential.

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.
• Experience with broadband network design and fiber record management.
• Knowledge of permitting requirements and regulatory approval processes.
• Proficiency with mapping systems and project tracking tools.

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

OSP engineering

telecommunications engineering

project management

permitting coordination

copper and fiber networks

municipal coordination

network planning

engineering design

communication skills

Tools

GIS mapping systems

engineering design software

project tracking tools

Job description

Pearce is seeking an experienced OSP Engineer to design and manage copper and fiber outside plant projects, coordinating with municipalities, utilities, and contractors. You will ensure designs meet engineering standards and regulatory requirements while guiding project timelines and budgets.

The role emphasizes field surveys, permitting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable broadband infrastructure. Strong communication and planning skills are essential.