Pearce Services · 6 hours ago
Outside Plant Engineer III
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$34/hr - $36/hrPearce Services is the leading independent service provider for critical telecommunication and renewable energy infrastructure. As an OSP Engineer III, you will lead the engineering of complex outside plant programs, ensuring designs meet standards and mentoring junior engineers while driving quality and compliance across projects.
AutomotiveInformation TechnologyTelecommunicationsWireless
Responsibilities
Own engineering scope for multi-site/complex OSP builds (fiber & copper; aerial/UG; pole, direct-buried, and conduit)
Produce and seal (where applicable) 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
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience mentoring/leading engineering teams and vendors; sets 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
Benefits
Performance and referral bonuses
Production incentives
Tool/equipment and fuel stipends
Company vehicle
Per diem
Health and life insurance
401k with employer match
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development courses
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
HSA option
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Company
Pearce Services
Pearce Services is a leading provider of repair, maintenance, engineering, installation and expansion solutions.
Founded in 1998
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-11-04Acquired
Leadership Team
Bret Forster
Executive Board Member
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