BAU Outside Plant Engineer

Description

• Meet with township, city, county, and state officials to discuss road and utility projects (travel required; mileage reimbursed).
• Locate and identify Frontier facilities, collaborating with project managers and municipal engineers to evaluate project impacts.
• Collaborate with other utilities to develop relocation plans that minimize conflicts and avoid delays.
• Process field/design OSP work orders, including service orders, subdivisions, road moves, dark‑fiber MDU, and copper/fiber aerial, buried, and underground installations.
• Update design and project systems such as FROGS, CAD, Varasset, and SiteTracker.
• Coordinate with power companies and communication providers regarding make‑ready work, pole replacements, and service requests.
• Prepare and submit permits to local, state, and federal agencies (DOT, DNR, railroad, pipeline, etc.).
• Partner with SSP contractors to ensure timely and cost‑effective construction.
• Address plant‑damage repair requests, including cable count adjustments and capital projects.
• Conduct site surveys and design capital projects for cell towers.
• Support field and central office technicians by investigating and resolving PUC complaints.
• Work closely with contract engineers to align projects with business and client needs.

Requirements

Pearce is seeking a highly skilled OSP Engineer to support copper and fiber outside‑plant facility engineering projects. The role involves estimating, analyzing, designing, and planning OSP projects while tracking budgets and ensuring compliance with company and industry standards. The engineer will coordinate with municipal agencies, contractors, and utilities to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, balancing technical work with permitting, reporting, and cross‑team collaboration.

Candidates must reside within one hour of the listed cities in Kentucky, West Virginia, and Ohio. Pearce is committed to fair and transparent pay practices, equal opportunity employment, and fostering an inclusive environment where employees can excel.

• Possess 3–5+ years experience in copper and fiber‑optic telecommunications engineering, including broadband design and OSP construction.
• Hold 5+ years experience in network engineering or related field with strong knowledge of fiber record management, cable counts, and permitting.
• Demonstrated proficiency with FROGS, CAD updates, OSP telecom construction, Frontier mapping, design tools, and permitting systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and travel as needed for meetings, inspections, and surveys.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with municipal officials, contractors, and internal stakeholders.

Benefits

Pearce offers a family‑friendly, innovative culture with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Base pay ranges from $37–$38 USD, with eligibility for performance and referral bonuses, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, a company vehicle, and per diem. Full‑time employees receive health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development training.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance