OSP Field Engineer

Pearce Services

OSP Field Engineer collecting telecommunications information for fiber networks at Pearce Services. Responsible for validation and documentation of field designs in Texas and beyond.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $24 - $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in outside plant infrastructure documentation, including fiber-optic and telecommunications construction techniques. Proficient in utilizing GIS tools and interpreting technical drawings to identify utility conflicts and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Fiber Cable DesignGIS (Geographic Information Systems)Outside Plant ActivitiesMicrosoft Office SuiteAutoCAD

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Hard Skills

Fiber Cable DesignOutside Plant ActivitiesPole Line ConstructionConduit System DesignAs-Built Prints InterpretationUtility IdentificationRegulatory Standards Compliance

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

GIS (Geographic Information Systems)ESRIMeasuring WheelsGPS DevicesLaser RangefinderIPadIPhoneMicrosoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

TelecommunicationsFiber-OpticUtility PolesRight of WaysEasementsMake-Ready IssuesRUSNESCGO95NEC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, photograph, & document detailed information of required facilities, including cables, poles, terminals, pedestals, handholes, & other outside plant infrastructure
Capture accurate measurements of attachment heights, span distances, utility structures, & distances from existing/proposed OSP facilities to centerlines, property lines, and curb lines
Identify power and communication facilities and ownership on utility poles
Record bonding, grounding, guying, and anchor information
Deliver detailed field notes & photographs to the engineering team
Identify relevant obstructions to fiber placement and provide proposed mitigation strategy
Understanding of OSP construction techniques
Ability to read and understand digital GIS maps, conduit records, and layout drawings
Be able to effectively utilize tools, such as measuring wheels, height sticks, pull finder, GPS devices, MH/HH hooks, & laser rangefinder
Able to use electronic devices, such as iPad, iPhone, laptop, file sharing, email, etc.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in the fiber-optic/telecommunications/telecom construction industry
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Knowledge of outside plant activities (Fiber Cable Design, Pole Line Construction, Conduit System design), and Make-ready issues
Knowledge of obtaining right of ways and easements where required, and the ability to make the appropriate notations on the field notes for the desktop teams
Ability to read and understand as-built prints, and be able to identify conflicts with existing outside plant facilities, select routing of lines and equipment required for projects
Familiar with GIS (Geographic Information Systems), ESRI, and shapefile functionality
Able to identify different types of utilities, potential conflicts, and violations based on regulatory standards (RUS, NESC, GO95, NEC, etc.)
Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
Working knowledge of AutoCAD (a plus)
Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation with an acceptable driving record, and be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check
Good organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

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