OSP Field Engineer

Description

• Identify, photograph, and document detailed information of required facilities, including cables, poles, terminals, pedestals, handholes, and other outside plant infrastructure.
• Capture accurate measurements of attachment heights, span distances, utility structures, and distances from existing/proposed OSP facilities to centerlines, property lines, and curb lines.
• Identify power and communication facilities and ownership on utility poles.
• Record bonding, grounding, guying, and anchor information.
• Deliver detailed field notes and photographs to the engineering team.
• Identify relevant obstructions to fiber placement and propose mitigation strategies.
• Read and interpret digital GIS maps, conduit records, and layout drawings.
• Utilize tools such as measuring wheels, height sticks, pull finder, GPS devices, MH/HH hooks, and laser rangefinder.
• Use electronic devices (iPad, iPhone, laptop) for file sharing, email, and documentation.
• Identify utility types, potential conflicts, and regulatory violations (RUS, NESC, GO95, NEC, etc.).

Requirements

Your Impact: The OSP Field Engineer provides training and supportive engineering services through highly detailed collection of telecommunications information from the job site. This position requires a working level of knowledge in all technical aspects of fiber networks. The successful candidate is responsible for in‑person validation of the existing field design and layout of the telecommunications network to include aerial, buried and underground fiber network design and layout, underground conduit, handhole, building entrance, and riser facilities. May serve as an informal lead to more junior staff from time to time.

Physical demands include the ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, extensive travel and work on‑site for numerous projects across various states, and working outdoors 95 % of the time. Travel may be up to 100 % of the time, by air or vehicle, with overnight stays of up to two weeks and short‑notice assignments. The role requires walking up to 3 miles per day on varied terrain, working in heat, snow, rain or wind, and following OSHA/State/Local safety standards while working safely with or without supervision.

• Understand OSP construction techniques.
• 3+ years of experience in fiber‑optic/telecommunications/telecom construction industry.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of outside plant activities (fiber cable design, pole line construction, conduit system design) and make‑ready issues.
• Experience obtaining right‑of‑ways and easements and annotating field notes for desktop teams.
• Ability to read as‑built prints, identify conflicts with existing OSP facilities, and select routing of lines and equipment.
• Familiarity with GIS, ESRI, and shapefile functionality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD (a plus).
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, acceptable driving record, and ability to pass pre‑employment drug screen and background check.
• Good organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

Pearce is committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Base pay ranges from $24‑$29 USD, influenced by skill set, experience, and location. Employees may be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem, and other compensation. Full‑time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.

Pearce offers a family‑friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, and comprehensive health benefits such as medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and HSA option. The company provides paid vacation, paid holidays, a company‑matched 401(k), life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and professional development training. For the role, Pearce will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop or tablet, along with necessary tools and safety equipment.

Training + Development

Interview process

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