OSP Engineer

Your Impact

As an OSP Engineer III at Pearce, you will lead the end-to-end engineering of complex outside plant programs—from conceptual routing and feasibility through permit approvals, construction release, and closeout. You’ll set the technical direction for fiber/copper aerial and underground builds (pole line, direct‑buried, and conduit systems), ensure designs meet NESC and client standards, and safeguard cost/schedule performance. You’ll mentor junior engineers, drive cross‑functional coordination, and elevate quality through rigorous QA/QC, field validation, and data‑driven improvements.

• Planning, Design & Technical Leadership: Own engineering scope for multi‑site/complex OSP builds (fiber & copper; aerial/UG; pole, direct‑buried, and conduit). Produce and seal engineering plans, splicing diagrams, loss budgets, BOMs, and construction work prints. Perform advanced loop‑loss and electronics sizing; plan field‑mounted switch serving areas and network segmentation. Lead constructability reviews, value engineering, and route optimization; resolve clearance, capacity, and alignment conflicts.
• Field Validation, Standards & Compliance: Direct and perform field surveys: pole, conduit, and buried‑facility measurements; verify NESC clearances and make‑ready needs. Ensure compliance with NESC, client specifications, and Pearce standards; conduct feasibility/economic analyses. Author redlines/as‑builts; drive corrective actions from field QA findings to closure.
• Permitting, ROW & Joint Use: Oversee complete permit packages (municipal/county/state) and coordinate ROW/easements to approval. Lead joint‑use engineering (pole attachments, loading, and make‑ready); coordinate with IOU/co‑op/municipal utilities. Interface with agencies and utilities to resolve conflicts, accelerate approvals, and de‑risk schedules.
• Budgeting, Tracking & Quality Assurance: Build job budgets and forecasts; track actuals, changes, and variance drivers; recommend cost/schedule mitigations. Establish project KPIs (cycle time, rework rate, punch‑list aging) and run continuous‑improvement actions. Conduct periodic site inspections and formal QA/QC gates from design release through closeout.
• Documentation, Systems & Cross‑Functional Coordination: Maintain authoritative records (designs, permits, ROW, accounting/property records, as‑builts). Prepare executive‑ready reports/status dashboards; keep internal/client systems current. Partner with PMs, construction, permitting, and vendors to align milestones and dependencies; lead technical touchpoints. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to OSP Engineers I/II, designers, and permit staff.

• Extensive OSP Engineering:
  Proven leadership delivering complex, multi‑discipline OSP projects (design, permit, construction readiness, closeout).
• Design Mastery:
  Expert in work order engineering (including road moves), loss budgets, splicing plans, constructability, and value engineering.
• Field & Standards:
  Hands‑on field measurement experience; deep working knowledge of NESC and client/industry OSP standards.
• Permitting/ROW/Joint Use:
  Track record obtaining permits and ROW/easements; leading pole attachment, loading, and make‑ready coordination.
• Financial & QA Discipline:
  Building/tracking job budgets and performing structured QA/QC and site inspections.
• Tools & Systems:
  Proficient with PC apps and record/CAD systems; capable with measuring wheel, height stick, pull finder, and laptop in the field.

• Mentoring/leading engineering teams and vendors; setting technical best practices and SOPs.
• Familiarity with drafting/markup and documentation tools (e.g., CAD platforms and markup utilities), and client portals.
• Strong communication—able to translate technical constraints into clear decisions for stakeholders.
• Candidate must live in Ohio.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• Company‑matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance, tuition reimbursement and professional development training.
• As required for the role, provision of a company vehicle, phone, laptop or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.