OSP Engineer

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Pearce Services
Leading provider of operations, maintenance & engineering for telecom and renewable infrastructure nationwide.
Design, permit, and manage outside plant copper/fiber projects in the IL corridor
23 days ago ago
$30 - $38
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Toledo, OH
Field
Company Size
3,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Telecom operations
Telecom maintenance
Engineering services
Wireless services
Wireline/Fiber services
Network/ISP services
Planning & Professional services
Renewable energy services
Sector Specialisms
Telecommunications
Wireless Telecom
Wireline Fiber
Data Center ISP
Renewable Energy
Wind Energy
Solar Energy
Energy Storage
Role
What you would be doing
network design
field measurements
cad updates
permit submissions
budget management
utility coordination
  • Assist with make-ready work and joint-use coordination for Frontier-owned poles.
  • Design and plan outside plant facilities for copper and fiber infrastructure (aerial, buried, conduit).
  • Ensure designs meet permitting regulations and engineering standards.
  • Collaborate with other utilities to coordinate relocations, minimize conflicts, and avoid project delays.
  • Support service orders, subdivision expansions, road relocations, dark fiber MDUs, and more.
  • Draft and type correspondence, reports, and engineering support documents.
  • Address and resolve plant damage requests (DOR/PDR), cable count changes, and other network service needs.
  • Prepare and review engineering drawings, loop loss calculations, and switch serving area designs.
  • Conduct field measurements for poles, conduits, and buried facilities to support network design.
  • Prepare, organize, and submit permit packages to relevant agencies (Township, County, State, DNR, Railroad, Pipeline, etc.).
  • Conduct site surveys, support PUC complaint investigations, and create capital projects (e.g., for cell towers or plant repairs).
  • Develop project budgets, monitor actual costs, and conduct job inspections for quality assurance.
  • Update FROGS (CAD), Varasset, and SiteTracker tools as required.
  • Maintain records, update engineering files, and process departmental documentation.
  • Coordinate with SSP contractors to ensure timely and budget-conscious project completion.
  • Meet with municipal and government officials to coordinate around road projects (travel required; mileage reimbursed).
What you bring
communication
5+ years
project management
permitting
frogs
varasset
  • Skilled in communication and collaboration with municipal officials, utility companies, contractors, and cross-functional teams.
  • Willingness to travel locally for fieldwork and meetings (mileage reimbursed).
  • Minimum 5 years in network engineering or OSP-related work, including permitting and fiber record management.
  • 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in copper and fiber optic network engineering.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • In-depth knowledge of permitting procedures and OSP construction practices.
  • Proficiency in Frontier engineering tools and systems, including FROGS, Varasset, and SiteTracker.
  • Must reside within 1 hour of Findlay, OH, to support regional field requirements.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
2020 Expansion
Partnership with New Mountain Capital
A strategic partnership in March 2020 expanded their services into full-spectrum renewable energy solutions.
$550M Revenue
2024 Milestone
Achieved over $550 million in revenue by 2024, marking significant growth.
~3,500 Employees
National Workforce
Operate with a staff of approximately 3,500 employees across the United States.
  • They maintain climbing rigs and specialized training for technicians working at extreme heights on turbines.
  • Their portfolio includes servicing 30,000 cell sites, 37 GW of wind energy, 25.5 GW of solar power, 10,000+ EV chargers, and 845 MW of energy storage.
  • Typical projects involve telecom tower repairs, data-center backup power installations, wind turbine maintenance, solar commissioning, and EV charger upkeep.
Culture + Values
  • Safety: “Start SAFE, work SAFE, finish SAFE.”
  • Quality: “We get the job done right the first time.”
  • Innovation: “We develop new software, processes, and solutions that delight our clients by enhancing quality, efficiency, and transparency in our work.”
  • Commitment: “Our pride is rooted in accomplishing extraordinary goals as a team.”
Environment + Sustainability
25.5 GW
Solar Capacity Serviced
Maintains and operates a significant portion of the U.S. solar infrastructure, contributing to cleaner energy production.
13K+ Miles Washed
Clean Energy Maintenance
Ensures optimal performance of solar panels through regular cleaning and maintenance.
10M Panels Washed
Maintained Solar Assets
Provides annual cleaning services for millions of solar panels to enhance energy output and longevity.
250K Locations
Critical Infrastructure Support
Dispatched specialized teams to maintain and manage infrastructure across renewable energy, telecom, and EV sectors.
  • Nationwide maintenance and operations across wind, solar, EV charging, and energy-storage infrastructure
  • Launched Pearce Renewables division to support full lifecycle of clean energy assets, including emergency response, repower, commissioning, and training
  • Goal: to help provide a cleaner future via comprehensive renewable energy services
Inclusion & Diversity
Employee NPS Rise
Employee Net Promoter Score Increased by 13 Points
The company saw a significant improvement in employee satisfaction, with the Net Promoter Score rising from +23 in 2021 to +36 in 2022.
Diversity Ratings
Employee Ratings by Gender and Ethnicity
Glassdoor reports that women rated the workplace 3.6★, while men rated it 3.2★, with Black/African American employees rating it 4.3★, Hispanic/Latinx employees 3.5★, and White employees 3.4★.
  • Awarded as one of Comparably’s Best Companies for Happiest Employees.
  • Open-door, team-oriented culture with supervisor care and a strong family-like environment.
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OSP Engineer at Pearce Services in Toledo, OH