Pearce Services · 1 day ago
Central Office Planner - Network & Fiber Access
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$36/hr - $37/hr
3+ years expPearce Services is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. The Central Office Planner is responsible for the design, deployment, operation, and optimization of network equipment and fiber-access infrastructure within central office facilities, ensuring high availability and efficient space utilization.
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Responsibilities
Design, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network central office equipment including routers, switches, OLTs, aggregation platforms, and transport systems
Support fiber access and IP-based technologies such as GPON, XGS-PON, IP/MPLS, carrier Ethernet, VoIP, and distributive split technologies
Design, deploy, and support Central Office–to–Central Office OLT architectures and interconnections
Coordinate with Central Office Engineers, network engineering teams, IOF organizations, and vendors to execute builds, augments, and migrations
Manage relay rack layouts, floor space planning, power distribution, and equipment placement to support scalable growth
Lead and support augment projects to expand network capacity and fiber access coverage
Implement and maintain IOF diversity strategies, ensuring network redundancy and resiliency across CO infrastructure
Perform turn-up, testing, validation, and acceptance of new network and fiber access services
Monitor network performance, alarms, and capacity; troubleshoot outages and service degradations
Monitor DC power systems including power plants, rectifiers, batteries, and generator interfaces
Execute planned maintenance, upgrades, and migrations with minimal customer impact
Maintain accurate network documentation including diagrams, rack elevations, fiber assignments, and inventory records
Ensure adherence to safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards
Qualification
Required
Associate's or bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Network Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3–7+ years of experience in a network telecommunications central office environment
Strong knowledge of IP networking, routing, switching, and fiber access architectures
Hands-on experience with OLT platforms and fiber access network deployments
Experience managing relay rack layouts, floor space utilization, and network augments
Understanding of IOF infrastructure concepts, diversity planning, and redundancy models
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, network diagrams, and fiber documentation
Proven troubleshooting skills in high-availability network environments
Preferred
Experience with GPON and XGS-PON and distributive split fiber access networks
Knowledge of DWDM, IP/MPLS core and aggregation networks
Experience supporting Central Office–to–Central Office interconnects
Vendor and industry certifications (CCNA/CCNP, MEF, FOA, or equivalent)
Experience working with network monitoring, alarm, and inventory management systems
Familiarity with automation or scripting for network provisioning and monitoring
Ability to utilize 3GIS software
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
HSA option
Paid vacation
Paid holidays
Company-matching 401(k) Retirement
Life Insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development training
Company vehicle
Phone
Laptop
Tablet
All necessary tools and safety equipment
Company
Pearce Services
Pearce Services is a leading provider of repair, maintenance, engineering, installation and expansion solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-11-04Acquired
Leadership Team
Bret Forster
Executive Board Member
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