Senior OSP Network Engineer

Pearce Services; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications service provider is looking for an experienced Outside Plant Engineer in Cleveland, Ohio. This role involves planning and permitting outside plant networks, requiring extensive OSP engineering experience and collaboration with utilities. Candidates should have a strong background in permitting processes and joint use design. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Benefits

Health and life insurance

401k with employer match

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development courses

Qualifications

• 20 years of outside plant engineering experience required.
• 15 years of Ohio government permitting experience necessary.
• 5 years of transmission and protection engineering experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complex outside plant networks.
• Manage permitting activities with state and local agencies.
• Coordinate with utility partners on joint use design projects.

Skills

Outside Plant Engineering

Government Permitting

Joint Use Design

Transmission & Protection Engineering

Technical Leadership

Tools

GIS Software

Test Equipment

Job description

At PEARCE, we've got a career for you!

Join the nation’s leading independent service provider for critical telecommunication and renewable energy infrastructure. We are the premier independent service provider for our nation’s critical infrastructure. With over 2,500 team members nationwide, Pearce delivers comprehensive engineering, maintenance, repair, and repowering solutions, ensuring the seamless operation of our nation’s wireless and wireline telecom, commercial and utility-scale solar and wind projects, EV charging stations, as well as large-scale power generation, critical power and energy storage assets.

Impact

This role ensures the successful planning, engineering, and permitting of outside plant networks across Ohio, with a focus on joint use design, government permitting, and technical leadership. The position requires extensive experience in OSP engineering and direct utility collaboration, along with working knowledge of transmission and protection principles. By leveraging decades of engineering expertise and strong relationships with municipal, cooperative, and investor-owned utilities, the individual in this role will be instrumental in driving efficient, compliant, and technically sound infrastructure deployment that supports Frontier’s long-range and short-range network expansion.

Core Responsibilities

• Outside Plant Engineering & Planning

  • Lead and support the development of highly complex outside plant networks for both short- and long-range planning.

  • Prepare work orders, design documentation, engineering records, and bid packages to support construction and provisioning processes.

  • Provide technical leadership in the development of cost comparisons, planning studies, and network expansion strategies.

• Permitting & Regulatory Coordination

  • Manage and execute permitting activities with Ohio state and local government agencies.

  • Interpret and apply permitting regulations, ensuring compliance with municipal, cooperative, and investor-owned utility requirements.

  • Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) for permitting processes and ensure timely approval of construction projects.

• Joint Use & Utility Collaboration

  • Oversee joint use design projects involving investor-owned, cooperative-owned, and municipal electric utilities.

  • Coordinate with utility partners to ensure pole attachment, conduit, and right-of-way agreements meet design and compliance standards.

  • Resolve conflicts in utility design, alignment, and capacity.

• Transmission & Protection (T&P) Engineering Support

  • Apply working knowledge of T&P standards (IEEE, NEC, NESC, GTEPS, Bellcore, Telcordia).

  • Support engineering design for high voltage protection schemes, ground fields, and mitigation of AC influences on OSP facilities.

  • Use test equipment (soil resistivity meters, power influence meters, ground meggers) and software tools (e.g., GPR Calculator) to analyze and document T&P requirements.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with project managers, permitting teams, and construction personnel to align schedules and deliverables.

  • Ensure accurate and timely updates to stakeholders on permitting status, engineering designs, and construction readiness.

  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and permitting staff.

Core Experience

• Required (but not limited to):

  • 20 years of outside plant (OSP) engineering experience.

  • 15 years of direct Ohio government permitting experience.

  • 15 years of joint use design experience with investor-owned, cooperative-owned, and municipal utilities.

  • 5 years of transmission and protection engineering experience.

• Technical Proficiency:

  • Strong knowledge of outside plant engineering work, including design, permitting, work order preparation, and engineering documentation.

  • Familiarity with PC applications, mechanized support systems, and industry-specific tools.

  • Knowledge of copper cable makeup, basic electronics and electricity (BE&E), and application of Ohm’s Law to OSP facilities.

• Soft Skills:

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.

  • Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills.

  • Proven track record of navigating government permitting processes and utility design challenges.

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

$38 — $40 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.

At PEARCE, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment that empowers employees to excel and make a meaningful impact, providing a dynamic space for field technicians, service specialists, and corporate professionals to flourish and propel their careers forward within our nationwide presence and expansive service offerings.

Learn more about us at Pearce-Services.com.