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OSP Engineer - Joint Use

Pearce Services
Location
United States
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Technical Staffing
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 3+ years of experience in OSP engineering, telecommunications engineering, joint use, pole attachments, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience with aerial fiber design and pole-attachment projects
  • Working knowledge of the joint-use application and approval process
  • Experience with make-ready engineering, including identifying pole modifications and attachment conflicts
  • Knowledge of NESC requirements, utility standards, pole clearances, guying, anchoring, and telecommunications attachment requirements
  • Ability to read and interpret OSP construction drawings, utility maps, field notes, pole data, work prints, and engineering specifications
Nice to have
  • Experience reviewing or performing pole loading analysis is strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with GIS and utility mapping systems
  • Familiarity with permitting requirements, including right-of-way, encroachment, excavation, and traffic-control permits, is preferred
  • Previous experience supporting major telecommunications carriers, fiber providers, electric utilities, or broadband deployment programs
  • Experience working with ILEC, CLEC, FTTH, FTTx, or broadband expansion projects
What the job really is

The Joint Use OSP Engineer at Pearce will be responsible for the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of outside plant telecommunications projects, focusing on joint-use and pole-attachment engineering. Daily tasks include designing aerial and underground OSP fiber projects, preparing applications, reviewing field data, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance with utility standards and project requirements.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • HSA option
  • Paid vacation and paid holidays
  • Company-matching 401(k) Retirement
  • Life Insurance
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility, though independent work is noted.
  • Base pay range is stated as $32 - $38 USD, which may be lower than industry standards depending on location and experience.
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