Outside Plant Engineer

Pearce Services

. Design and plan outside plant facilities for copper and fiber infrastructure (aerial, buried, conduit) .

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $36 - $40 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and plan outside plant facilities for copper and fiber infrastructure (aerial, buried, conduit)
Prepare and review engineering drawings, loop loss calculations, and switch serving area designs
Conduct field measurements for poles, conduits, and buried facilities to support network design
Develop project budgets, monitor actual costs, and conduct job inspections for quality assurance
Prepare, organize, and submit permit packages to relevant agencies (Township, County, State, DNR, Railroad, Pipeline, etc.)
Ensure designs meet permitting regulations and engineering standards
Meet with municipal and government officials to coordinate around road projects (travel required; mileage reimbursed)
Collaborate with other utilities to coordinate relocations, minimize conflicts, and avoid project delays
Support service orders, subdivision expansions, road relocations, dark fiber MDUs, and more
Update FROGS (CAD), Varasset, and SiteTracker tools as required
Coordinate with SSP contractors to ensure timely and budget-conscious project completion
Assist with make-ready work and joint-use coordination for Frontier-owned poles
Conduct site surveys, support PUC complaint investigations, and create capital projects (e.g., for cell towers or plant repairs)
Address and resolve plant damage requests (DOR/PDR), cable count changes, and other network service needs
Maintain records, update engineering files, and process departmental documentation
Draft and type correspondence, reports, and engineering support documents.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5+ years of hands-on experience in copper and fiber optic network engineering
Minimum 5 years in network engineering or OSP-related work, including permitting and fiber record management
Proficiency in Frontier engineering tools and systems, including FROGS, Varasset, and SiteTracker
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Skilled in communication and collaboration with municipal officials, utility companies, contractors, and cross-functional teams
In-depth knowledge of permitting procedures and OSP construction practices
Willingness to travel locally for fieldwork and meetings (mileage reimbursed)
Must reside within 2 hours of Freeport, IL, to support regional field requirements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health and life insurance
401k with employer match
paid time off
tuition reimbursement
professional development courses
performance and referral bonuses
production incentives
tool/equipment and fuel stipends
company vehicle
per diem

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Hard Skills & Tools

copper network engineeringfiber optic network engineeringengineering drawingsloop loss calculationsproject budgetingquality assurancesite surveyspermitting proceduresOSP construction practicescapital project creation

Soft Skills

project managementorganizational skillscommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsability to handle multiple projects