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Pearce Services · 6 days ago

BAU Outside Plant Engineer

Gallipolis, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$37/hr - $38/hr

5+ years exp

Pearce Services is the nation's leading independent service provider for critical telecommunication and renewable energy infrastructure. They are seeking a highly skilled OSP Engineer to support copper and fiber outside plant facility engineering projects, responsible for estimating, analyzing, designing, and planning OSP projects while ensuring compliance with standards.

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Responsibilities

Meet with Township, City, County, and State officials to discuss road and utility projects (travel required; mileage reimbursed)

Locate and identify Frontier facilities, working with project managers and municipal engineers to evaluate project impacts

Collaborate with other utilities to develop relocation plans that minimize conflicts and avoid delays

Field/design OSP BAU work orders (service orders, subdivisions, road moves, dark fiber MDU, copper/fiber aerial, buried, and underground)

Update design and project systems (FROGS, CAD, Varasset, SiteTracker)

Coordinate with power companies and communication providers regarding make-ready work, pole replacements, and service requests

Prepare and submit permits to local, state, and federal agencies (DOT, DNR, Railroad, Pipeline, etc.)

Partner with SSP Contractors to ensure timely and cost-effective construction

Address plant damage repair (PDR/DOR) requests, including cable count adjustments and capital projects

Conduct site surveys and design capital projects for cell towers

Support field and central office technicians by investigating and resolving PUC complaints

Work closely with Contract Engineers to ensure projects align with business and client needs

Qualification

OSP EngineeringCopperFiber opticsFROGSCADPermitting processesProject managementCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

3–5+ years in copper and fiber-optic telecommunications engineering, including broadband design and OSP construction

5+ years in network engineering or related field, with strong knowledge of fiber record management, cable counts, and permitting

Skilled in FROGS, CAD updates, and OSP Telecom Construction

Proficiency with Frontier mapping, design tools, and permitting systems

Strong ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

Excellent communication and collaboration skills with municipal officials, contractors, and internal stakeholders

Demonstrated knowledge of permitting processes and requirements

Ability to travel as needed for project meetings, inspections, and surveys

MUST LIVE WITHIN ONE HOUR OF THE FOLLOWING CITIES: Ashland, KY; Huntington, WV; Point Pleasant, WV; Mason, WV; Gallipolis, OH; Waverly, OH; Chillicothe, OH; Circleville, OH; Lancaster, OH; Logan, OH; Athens, OH; Pomeroy, OH; Ironton, OH; Portsmouth, OH; West Union, OH; Jackson, OH; McArthur, OH; Washington Courthouse, OH; Wilmington, OH; McConnelsville, OH; New Lexington, OH; Marietta, OH