OSP Engineer
Pearce Services, Freeport, IL, United States
Overview
Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. To learn more about Pearce visit http://www.pearce-services.com.
Your Opportunity
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced
OSP Engineer
to support telecommunications infrastructure projects. This role focuses on the design, planning, and implementation of outside plant (OSP) projects involving copper and fiber networks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, permitting, and construction coordination, along with the ability to manage budgets and ensure compliance with company and industry standards.
Core Responsibilities
Engineering & Design:
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.
Permitting & Compliance:
Prepare, organize, and submit permit packages to relevant agencies (Township, County, State, DNR, Railroad, Pipeline, etc.). Ensure designs meet permitting regulations and engineering standards.
Field Coordination:
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.
Project & Construction Support:
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.
Administrative Support:
Maintain records, update engineering files, and process departmental documentation. Draft and type correspondence, reports, and engineering support documents.
Core Experience:
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; Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously; Proficiency in Frontier engineering tools and systems, including FROGS, Varasset, and SiteTracker; 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).
Requirements
Must reside within 2 hours of Freeport, IL, to support regional field requirements.
Compensation & Benefits
At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Base Pay Range: $36 USD - $40 USD. Actual compensation is influenced by skill set, experience, and location. In addition to wages, employees may be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses. A company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet and safety equipment are provided as required for the role.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including hiring, promotion, discipline, or discharge will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.
Learn more about us at www.Pearce-Services.com!
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Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. To learn more about Pearce visit http://www.pearce-services.com.
Your Opportunity
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced
OSP Engineer
to support telecommunications infrastructure projects. This role focuses on the design, planning, and implementation of outside plant (OSP) projects involving copper and fiber networks. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering, permitting, and construction coordination, along with the ability to manage budgets and ensure compliance with company and industry standards.
Core Responsibilities
Engineering & Design:
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.
Permitting & Compliance:
Prepare, organize, and submit permit packages to relevant agencies (Township, County, State, DNR, Railroad, Pipeline, etc.). Ensure designs meet permitting regulations and engineering standards.
Field Coordination:
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.
Project & Construction Support:
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.
Administrative Support:
Maintain records, update engineering files, and process departmental documentation. Draft and type correspondence, reports, and engineering support documents.
Core Experience:
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; Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously; Proficiency in Frontier engineering tools and systems, including FROGS, Varasset, and SiteTracker; 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).
Requirements
Must reside within 2 hours of Freeport, IL, to support regional field requirements.
Compensation & Benefits
At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Base Pay Range: $36 USD - $40 USD. Actual compensation is influenced by skill set, experience, and location. In addition to wages, employees may be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses. A company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet and safety equipment are provided as required for the role.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including hiring, promotion, discipline, or discharge will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.
Learn more about us at www.Pearce-Services.com!
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