BAU Outside Plant Engineer

At PEARCE, we've got a career for you!

Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. To learn more about Pearce visit http://www.pearce-services.com.

Your Impact:

Pearce is seeking a highly skilled OSP Engineer to support copper and fiber outside plant facility engineering projects. This role is responsible for estimating, analyzing, designing, and planning OSP projects while tracking budgets and ensuring compliance with company and industry standards. The OSP Engineer will also coordinate with municipal agencies, contractors, and utilities to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This is a dynamic role that requires strong field and design experience, organizational skills, and the ability to balance technical work with permitting, reporting, and cross-team collaboration.

Core 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.

Core Experience

• 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 reside in Southeast, OH. 

At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices.  Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation.  We also offer all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.

This pay range reflects our commitment to pay equity and compliance with state and federal pay transparency laws. If you have questions about compensation, we encourage open discussions during the hiring process.

Base Pay Range$36—$38 USD

What We Offer

Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training.  To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or 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.

Learn more about us at www.Pearce-Services.com!