OSP Engineer

Description

Key responsibilities include engineering and design of aerial, buried, and conduit OSP facilities, preparation of drawings, loop loss calculations, and field measurements; preparation and submission of permit packages to various agencies; coordination with municipal officials, utilities, and contractors to avoid project delays; project and construction support through budgeting, inspections, and make‑ready work; and administrative tasks such as maintaining records and drafting reports.

• Design and plan OSP facilities for copper and fiber (aerial, buried, conduit).
• Prepare engineering drawings, loop loss calculations, and switch serving area designs.
• Conduct field measurements of poles, conduits, and buried assets.
• Develop project budgets, monitor costs, and perform quality inspections.
• Compile and submit permit packages to township, county, state, DNR, railroad, and pipeline agencies.
• Coordinate with municipal officials and utility partners to prevent road and relocation conflicts.
• Update CAD (FROGS), Varasset, and SiteTracker systems as required.
• Liaise with SSP contractors to ensure timely, budget‑conscious project completion.
• Support make‑ready work and joint‑use coordination for Frontier‑owned poles.
• Conduct site surveys, handle PUC complaint investigations, and create capital projects for cell towers or plant repairs.
• Process plant damage requests, cable count changes, and other network service needs.
• Maintain engineering records, draft correspondence, and generate support documents.

Requirements

We are seeking a detail‑oriented OSP Engineer to support telecommunications infrastructure projects. The role focuses on designing, planning, and implementing outside plant (OSP) projects that involve copper and fiber networks, and requires strong engineering, permitting, and construction coordination skills, as well as the ability to manage budgets and ensure compliance with company and industry standards.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of hands‑on copper and fiber optic network engineering experience and at least five years in network engineering or OSP‑related work, including permitting and fiber record management. Proficiency with Frontier tools such as FROGS, Varasset, and SiteTracker, strong project management and communication skills, in‑depth knowledge of permitting procedures, and a willingness to travel locally are required. Candidates must reside in Minnesota.

• Possess 3‑5+ years copper/fiber network engineering experience and 5+ years OSP‑related work.
• Proficient with Frontier tools (FROGS, Varasset, SiteTracker) and strong project management skills.
• Willing to travel locally for fieldwork; must reside in Minnesota.

Benefits

Pearce offers a base pay range of $36–$38 USD, with performance and referral bonuses, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, a company vehicle, per‑diem, and other compensation options. Full‑time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA options, a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid vacation and holidays, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and professional development training.

• Receive $36‑$38 hourly base pay, bonuses, stipends, company vehicle, and per diem.
• Eligible for health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development.

Training + Development

Interview process

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