Senior Outside Plant Engineer - Copper & Fiber Design

Pearce Services; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 49,593 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Company vehicle

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading telecommunications infrastructure company is seeking an experienced Outside Plant (OSP) Engineer in Rockford, IL. The role involves designing and planning outside plant facilities for both copper and fiber networks, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and permitting regulations. Candidates should have 3–5+ years of hands-on engineering experience, strong project management skills, and proficiency in relevant engineering tools. This full-time role offers competitive compensation, including performance bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in copper and fiber optic network engineering.
• Minimum 5 years in network engineering or OSP-related work, including permitting.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan outside plant facilities for copper and fiber infrastructure.
• Prepare and review engineering drawings and calculations.
• Ensure designs meet permitting regulations and engineering standards.

Skills

Hands-on experience in copper and fiber optic network engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Collaboration with municipal officials

Tools

FROGS

Varasset

SiteTracker

Job description

A leading telecommunications infrastructure company is seeking an experienced Outside Plant (OSP) Engineer in Rockford, IL. The role involves designing and planning outside plant facilities for both copper and fiber networks, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and permitting regulations. Candidates should have 3–5+ years of hands-on engineering experience, strong project management skills, and proficiency in relevant engineering tools. This full-time role offers competitive compensation, including performance bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.