Outside Plant Engineer

At PEARCE, we’ve got a career for you. Join the nation’s leading independent service provider for critical telecommunication and renewable energy infrastructure. With over 2,000 team members nationwide, Pearce delivers comprehensive engineering, maintenance, repair, and repowering solutions, ensuring the seamless operation of our nation’s wireless and wireline telecom, commercial and utility-scale solar and wind projects, EV charging stations, as well as large-scale power generation and energy storage assets.

Your Impact

Pearce Services seeks a skilled OSP Engineer who is responsible for Wire Center BAU Engineering within the Texas Dallas-Metroplex Market. The position requires a working-level knowledge of OSP engineering, including OSP Design for fiber and copper networks, all classes of Plant and interacting with municipalities and permitting

Core Responsibilities

• Field/Design OSP BAU work orders will include service orders, sub-divisions, road move projects, dark fiber MDU, copper/fiber, aerial/buried/underground work, and permitting. Updates to Frogs (CAD). Varasset updates.
• Project Management
• Coordinate project design/implementation with Communication planning, right-of-way, construction, and central office teams.
• Prepare cost estimates for installation, rearrangement, or removal of outside plant facilities.
• Meet and communicate with Developers at construction sites, customers, etc.
• Local travel may be required. Pearce to reimburse mileage expense.
• Capable of managing their workload and prioritizing multiple field engineering assignments
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications
• Good organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to learn new technical systems and tools

Core Experience

• 3-5+ years of experience in copper and fiber-optic/telecommunications/telecom engineering and design
• Knowledge of outside plant activities (copper and fiber cable design; aerial/pole line, buried and underground design)
• Proven ability to read and understand DOT schematics, identify conflicts with existing outside plant facilities, and select routing of lines and equipment required for projects
• Knowledge permitting with state and local municipalities
• Familiar with GIS (Geographic Information Systems), ESRI, and shapefile functionality
• Ability to resolve problems following standard practices, using judgment within defined policies and guidelines
• Knowledge of general city, county, state, and road move design application processes is preferred
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Must be able to do sight visits

Optional:

• Experience with Frontier systems knowledge: Frogs, Varasset, Infinium
• OSP Telecom Construction experience

Compensation: $38.50 hourly

Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance), PTO, Paid Holidays, and a company-matching 401(k) Retirement and life Insurance. We provide company, phone, laptop, or tablet (as required for your role) and all necessary tools and safety equipment.

At PEARCE, we are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment that empowers employees to excel and make a meaningful impact, providing a dynamic space for field technicians, service specialists, and corporate professionals to flourish and propel their careers forward within our nationwide presence and expansive service offerings.