Outside Plant Engineer

Pearce Services is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. They are seeking a self-motivated OSP Engineer to manage engineering efforts related to road moves, highway widening, and public infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and coordination with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Lead OSP engineering tasks for road move and highway widening projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal requirements
• Coordinate with DOT, municipalities, utilities, and contractors to align relocation plans with road construction schedules
• Perform field surveys, site walks, and impact assessments on aerial, buried, and underground infrastructure
• Develop engineering designs, construction packages, and relocation plans for fiber/copper cable, pole transfers, conduit adjustments, and related facilities
• Provide cost estimates, materials lists, and project timelines
• Serve as the primary engineering contact during planning, permitting, and construction phases
• Maintain accurate documentation: as-builts, CAD drawings, GIS updates, and permit packages
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Construction, Planning, and Permitting teams
• Ensure compliance with RUS, NESC, and company design standards

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5+ years OSP Engineering experience, ideally with roadway relocation or utility coordination projects
• Strong knowledge of OSP design (aerial & underground), construction methods, and permitting
• Experience working with state DOTs, municipalities, and 3rd-party contractors
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, Microsoft Office, and OSP design software
• Excellent project management, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently in field environments and manage multiple priorities
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to respond to changing project demands
• Strong listening skills with the ability to follow directions and apply feedback effectively
• May assist with training and onboarding new team members
• Experience with DOT projects and utility coordination on large-scale road or infrastructure efforts
• Knowledge of ROW (Right-of-Way) regulations and permitting processes
• Familiarity with fiber optic splicing, restoration, and network design
• Experience with systems such as ARAMIS, LFACS, MIC, WALDO, and TIRKS