Outside Plant Engineer

Description

The OSP Engineer role supports telecommunications infrastructure projects by designing, planning, and implementing outside plant (OSP) networks for copper and fiber. The ideal candidate brings strong engineering, permitting, and construction‑coordination experience while managing budgets and ensuring compliance with company and industry standards.

Key responsibilities include designing aerial, buried, and conduit OSP facilities; preparing engineering drawings and loop‑loss calculations; conducting field measurements; developing project budgets and monitoring costs; preparing permit packages; coordinating with municipal officials and other utilities; updating CAD and tracking tools; and supporting contractors to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

• Design and plan OSP facilities for copper and fiber (aerial, buried, conduit).
• Prepare and review engineering drawings, loop‑loss calculations, and switch serving area designs.
• Conduct field measurements of poles, conduits, and buried facilities.
• Develop project budgets, monitor actual costs, and perform quality inspections.
• Prepare, organize, and submit permit packages to local, state, and federal agencies.
• Coordinate with municipal officials and other utilities to avoid project delays.
• Update CAD (FROGS), Varasset, and SiteTracker tools as required.
• Coordinate with SSP contractors for timely, budget‑conscious project completion.
• Assist with make‑ready work, joint‑use coordination, and site surveys.
• Resolve plant damage requests, cable count changes, and other network service needs.
• Maintain engineering records, draft correspondence, and generate support documents.

Requirements

Candidates should have 3–5+ years of hands‑on copper and fiber optic network engineering experience and at least 5 years in OSP‑related work, including permitting and record management. Proficiency with Frontier tools such as FROGS, Varasset, and SiteTracker, strong project‑management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with officials, contractors, and cross‑functional teams are required. Willingness to travel locally (mileage reimbursed) and residence within one hour of Freeport, IL are mandatory.

• 3‑5+ years hands‑on copper and fiber optic network engineering experience.
• Minimum 5 years in OSP‑related engineering, permitting, and record management.
• Proficiency with Frontier tools: FROGS, Varasset, SiteTracker.
• Strong communication with municipal officials, utilities, and contractors.
• Residency within 1 hour of Freeport, IL.

Benefits

Pearce offers a base pay range of $36–$38 USD, performance and referral bonuses, stipends, a company vehicle, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities. The company promotes a family‑friendly, innovative culture, equal opportunity employment, and transparent pay practices.

• Willingness to travel locally for fieldwork; mileage reimbursed.
• Base pay $36–$38 USD with performance and referral bonuses.
• Company vehicle, tool/equipment and fuel stipends.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• 401(k) with employer match, paid vacation/holidays, and PTO.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development training.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance