OSP Engineer II

Pearce Services

OSP Engineer responsible for designing and maintaining telecommunications infrastructure for Pearce Services. Collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure project efficiency and compliance.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeRemote • Idaho, Montana, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $31 - $37 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and engineer copper and fiber outside plant (OSP) projects, including aerial, buried, underground, MDU, subdivision, road move, dark fiber, and service order work.
Prepare, review, and submit pole attachment applications and coordinate with utility companies to secure approvals.
Utilize telephony and OSP engineering principles to support network planning, capacity management, and infrastructure development.
Project manage engineering activities and coordinate with municipal engineers to evaluate project impacts and requirements.
Collaborate with utility providers and communication companies to develop relocation plans that minimize service disruptions and project delays.
Coordinate make-ready activities, pole replacements, and service requests with power companies and communication providers.
Conduct field surveys, site walks, and engineering assessments to gather design information and validate project requirements.
Prepare and submit permits to local, state, and federal agencies including DOT, DNR, Railroad, Pipeline, and other governing authorities.
Update engineering databases, design systems, and project management tools to maintain accurate project records.
Partner with SSP contractors and construction teams to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
Support plant damage repair (PDR/DOR) activities, cable count adjustments, and network restoration projects.
Design and support capital projects related to cell tower infrastructure and network expansion initiatives.
Investigate and resolve customer and Public Utility Commission (PUC) complaints in partnership with field and central office technicians.
Work closely with contract engineers and internal stakeholders to ensure engineering solutions align with business objectives and client requirements.
Monitor project budgets, schedules, and deliverables while maintaining compliance with company standards and industry regulations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5+ years of experience in copper and fiber telecommunications engineering.
5+ years of experience in OSP engineering, network engineering, or a related telecommunications field.
Strong understanding of OSP telecom construction practices and engineering standards.
Experience designing aerial, buried, and underground fiber and copper networks.
Knowledge of pole attachment processes, make-ready requirements, and utility coordination.
Understanding of telephony systems and outside plant network architecture.
Experience with broadband network design, fiber record management, and cable count management.
Strong knowledge of permitting requirements and regulatory approval processes.
Proficiency with mapping systems, engineering design software, and project tracking tools.
Ability to interpret construction drawings, utility records, and engineering documentation.
Experience coordinating with municipalities, utility providers, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating across engineering, construction, and operations teams.

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
Company vehicle
Per diem or other applicable compensation

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Hard Skills & Tools

OSP engineeringtelecommunications engineeringnetwork engineeringbroadband network designfiber record managementcable count managementpermitting requirementsutility coordinationconstruction drawing interpretationengineering documentation

Soft Skills

organizational skillsproject management skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationcollaborationindependent workproblem-solving