OSP Engineer

OSP Engineer III at Pearce Services – Millersburg, OH, US.

Full‑time, on‑site position focused on engineering and managing complex outside plant (OSP) projects.

• Lead end‑to‑end engineering of multi‑site/complex OSP builds (fiber/copper aerial and underground).
• Produce 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.
• Conduct constructability reviews, value engineering, and route optimization; resolve clearance, capacity, and alignment conflicts.
• 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.
• Create redlines/as‑builts; drive corrective actions from field QA findings to closure.
• Oversee permit packages (municipal/county/state) and coordinate ROW/easements to approval.
• Lead joint‑use engineering (pole attachments, loading, and make‑ready); coordinate with IOU/coop/municipal utilities.
• Build job budgets and forecasts; track actuals, changes, and variance drivers; recommend cost/schedule mitigations.
• Establish KPIs and run continuous‑improvement actions.
• Conduct periodic site inspections and formal QA/QC gates from design release through closeout.
• Maintain authoritative records; prepare executive‑ready reports/status dashboards; keep internal/client systems current.
• Partner with PMs, construction, permitting, and vendors to align milestones and dependencies.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to OSP Engineers I/II, designers, and permit staff.

• Proven leadership delivering complex, multi‑discipline OSP projects (design, permit, construction readiness, and closeout).
• Expertise in work‑order engineering, loss budgets, splicing plans, constructability, and value engineering.
• Hands‑on field measurement experience; deep knowledge of NESC and client/industry OSP standards.
• Track record obtaining permits and ROW/easements; leading pole attachment, loading, and make‑ready coordination.
• Experience building and tracking job budgets and conducting structured QA/QC and site inspections.
• Proficiency with PC applications, record/CAD systems, measuring wheel, height stick, pull finder, and laptop in the field.
• Strong communication skills; able to translate technical constraints into clear decisions for stakeholders.
• Must live in Ohio.

• Mentoring/leading engineering teams and vendors; setting technical best practices and SOPs.
• Familiarity with drafting/markup and documentation tools (CAD platforms, markup utilities), and client portals.

Competitive compensation and comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option, paid vacation and holidays, company‑matching 401(k), life insurance, tuition reimbursement, professional development training, and required company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All aspects of employment—including hiring, promotion, discipline, and 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.