osp engineer iii

TrueNet Communications

<div>OSP (Outside Plant) Engineer III is responsible for complex design and development of complex outside plant (OSP) equipment installations, modifications and upgrades. This role maintains fiber splice records, network topography records and fiber mapping and as-builts in corporate inventory systems. (This is meant to be a guide. Duties may vary dependent upon management.)
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Essential Position Functions: 
<ul><li>Responsible for the complete design of telecommunication distribution projects such as downtown underground projects, new facility projects, highway relocation projects, and other complex rearrangement and equipment related projects.</li><li>Prepare site drawings and construction drawings for various telecommunication facilities in a cost-effective manner.</li><li>Provide guidance and expertise on department design guides, standards, systems, applicable engineering codes and company policies.</li><li>Develop and maintain a strong relationship with the customers in order to work directly with them on complex projects.</li><li>Assist with the coordination of team members on complex projects.</li><li>Utilize in-depth knowledge of OSP requirements to prepare and complete permit drawings.</li><li>Interpret codes, standards, requirements, and guidelines to complete assigned projects.</li><li>Interpret engineering drawings and assisting with layout/design engineering work for construction.</li><li>Communicate with management and provide work status updates daily.</li><li>Perform self-check and quality control of work for completeness, accuracy, client standards, and overall presentation.</li><li>Train and mentor OSP engineering team members.</li><li>Represent TrueNet Communications to the community with attention to the highest standard of conduct, appearance, and attitude.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul></div>
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Education and/or Experience: 
<ul><li>High School Diploma or GED required. Associate&rsquo;s or Bachelor&rsquo;s degree preferred.</li><li>10+ years of AT&amp;T, Windstream, CenturyLink, Level 1, FPL FiberNet, or other relevant OSP design experience required.</li><li>Expert level knowledge of Telecommunications industry standards and practices required.</li><li>Experience in OSP design of copper and fiber optic facilities in aerial, underground, and direct buried applications required.</li><li>Proficiency with BSTCAD, Microstation, and/or AutoCAD is required.</li><li>High level of experience in and understanding of outside plant construction techniques required.</li><li>Ability to read and understand highway/road prints is required.</li><li>Knowledge of easement, right-of-way, and permit documents is required.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.</li><li>Ability to prioritize and complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner.</li><li>Able to effectively handle multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communications skills.</li><li>Must be able to work alone, and with a team.</li><li>Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check.</li></ul></div>
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Physical Demands: 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
<ul><li>Frequent walking, standing, sitting within the work area.</li><li>Ability to sit for extended periods of time.</li><li>Ability to effectively communicate with employees, management, peers, et al.</li></ul></div>
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Work Environment: 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those of a standard office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
<ul><li>Requires working in the field, in an office or remote environment.</li><li>The position requires working independently, as well as part of a team.</li><li>This position requires verbal and face-to-face contact with others daily.</li><li>Frequent use of a computer is necessary.</li><li>This position requires use of all general office equipment.</li></ul></div>
OSP III Designer for telecom projects, industry knowledge of Outside Plant Design required, Aramis experience would be a huge plus, field, technical and/or construction knowledge would be helpful. Knowledge of permitting processes would also be helpful.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

TrueNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

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We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position (H1B, etc.).

TrueNet Communications is a national infrastructure engineering and specialty contractor serving the wireless, broadband, and telecommunications markets. We plan, design, build and support communications infrastructure for our clients across North America. Join our team of professionals where you can advance your career in a fast pace, GROWING industry! We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, 401k, paid time off and paid holidays.</div>

OSP Engineer III

Pearce Services

<div><div>At PEARCE, we've got a career for you!

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.</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Your Impact</h2>

As an OSP Engineer III at Pearce, you will lead the end-to-end engineering of complex outside plant programs&mdash;from conceptual routing and feasibility through permit approvals, construction release, and closeout. You'll set the technical direction for fiber/copper aerial and underground builds (pole line, direct-buried, and conduit systems), ensure designs meet NESC and client standards, and safeguard cost/schedule performance. You'll mentor junior engineers, drive cross-functional coordination, and elevate quality through rigorous QA/QC, field validation, and data-driven improvements.

<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Core Responsibilities</h2>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Planning, Design &amp; Technical Leadership</h3>
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<li>Own engineering scope for multi-site/complex OSP builds (fiber &amp; copper; aerial/UG; pole, direct-buried, and conduit).
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<li>Produce and seal (where applicable) engineering plans, splicing diagrams, loss budgets, BOMs, and construction work prints.
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<li>Perform advanced loop-loss and electronics sizing; plan field-mounted switch serving areas and network segmentation.
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<li>Lead constructability reviews, value engineering, and route optimization; resolve clearance, capacity, and alignment conflicts.
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</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Field Validation, Standards &amp; Compliance</h3>
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<li>Direct and perform field surveys: pole, conduit, and buried-facility measurements; verify NESC clearances and make-ready needs.
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<li>Ensure compliance with NESC, client specifications, and Pearce standards; conduct feasibility/economic analyses.
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<li>Author redlines/as-builts; drive corrective actions from field QA findings to closure.
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</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Permitting, ROW &amp; Joint Use</h3>
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<li>Oversee complete permit packages (municipal/county/state) and coordinate ROW/easements to approval.
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<li>Lead joint-use engineering (pole attachments, loading, and make-ready); coordinate with IOU/co-op/municipal utilities.
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<li>Interface with agencies and utilities to resolve conflicts, accelerate approvals, and de-risk schedules.
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</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Budgeting, Tracking &amp; Quality Assurance</h3>
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<li>Build job budgets and forecasts; track actuals, changes, and variance drivers; recommend cost/schedule mitigations.
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<li>Establish project KPIs (cycle time, rework rate, punch-list aging) and run continuous-improvement actions.
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<li>Conduct periodic site inspections and formal QA/QC gates from design release through closeout.
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</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Documentation, Systems &amp; Cross-Functional Coordination</h3>
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<li>Maintain authoritative records (designs, permits, ROW, accounting/property records, as-builts).
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<li>Prepare executive-ready reports/status dashboards; keep internal/client systems current.
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<li>Partner with PMs, construction, permitting, and vendors to align milestones and dependencies; lead technical touchpoints.
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<li>Provide technical guidance and mentorship to OSP Engineers I/II, designers, and permit staff.
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</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Core Experience</h2>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Required</h3>
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<li>Extensive OSP Engineering: Proven leadership delivering complex, multi-discipline OSP projects (design permit construction readiness closeout).
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<li>Design Mastery: Expert in work order engineering (including road moves), loss budgets, splicing plans, constructability, and value engineering.
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<li>Field &amp; Standards: Hands-on field measurement experience; deep working knowledge of NESC and client/industry OSP standards.
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<li>Permitting/ROW/Joint Use: Track record obtaining permits and ROW/easements; leading pole attachment, loading, and make-ready coordination.
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<li>Financial &amp; QA Discipline: Building/tracking job budgets and performing structured QA/QC and site inspections.
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<li>Tools &amp; Systems: Proficient with PC apps and record/CAD systems; capable with measuring wheel, height stick, pull finder, and laptop in the field.
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</ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Preferred</h3>
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<li>Experience mentoring/leading engineering teams and vendors; sets technical best practices and SOPs.
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<li>Familiarity with drafting/markup and documentation tools (e.g., CAD platforms and markup utilities), and client portals.
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<li>Strong communication&mdash;able to translate technical constraints into clear decisions for stakeholders.</li></ul> 

<div>What We Offer

Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training. To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, 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, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Learn more about us at www.Pearce-Services.com!</div></div>

<div><div>At PEARCE, we've got a career for you!

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.</div>
Impact 
The OSP Engineer II / III plays a critical role in designing and supporting outside plant (OSP) telecommunications infrastructure. This position is responsible for engineering copper and fiber network facilities, ensuring designs meet company standards, industry regulations, and project budgets. The engineer supports the successful delivery of telecom services including Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH), Copper DSL, Metro-E Ethernet, TDM, SONET, and other fiber solutions.

This role contributes to the reliability and expansion of telecom networks by preparing detailed engineering plans, conducting field measurements, coordinating with municipalities and stakeholders, and ensuring projects meet operational, financial, and regulatory requirements.

Core Responsibilities
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<li>Perform detailed OSP engineering tasks including estimating, analyzing, designing, and planning for copper and fiber cable networks including aerial, buried, and conduit systems.
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<li>Develop engineering designs for poles, conduit routes, and buried facilities in accordance with company standards and industry regulations.
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<li>Prepare and interpret engineering plans, drawings, loop loss designs, and technical reports.
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<li>Design and support network infrastructure including FTTH, DSL, Metro-E, SONET, and other telecom transport technologies.
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<li>Track project budgets and compare estimated versus actual costs to ensure financial performance.
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<li>Conduct field data collection, measurements, and inspections to support engineering design and construction planning.
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<li>Prepare and organize permit packages for submission to local jurisdictions and regulatory agencies.
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<li>Maintain project documentation, records, and files including property records and engineering reports.
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<li>Perform quality control reviews and periodic inspections to ensure engineering accuracy and project compliance.
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<li>Collaborate with engineering teams, municipalities, retail and wholesale providers, and other stakeholders to support project implementation.
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<li>Develop engineering work orders including routine and complex OSP projects such as road moves.
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<li>Provide technical guidance regarding network equipment installation and operational functionality.
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</ul>Core Qualifications
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<li>Experience designing and engineering OSP telecom infrastructure including fiber and copper networks.
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<li>Strong understanding of OSP principles, engineering standards, and telecom industry practices.
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<li>Experience with right-of-way acquisition, easements, and permitting processes.
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<li>Ability to identify existing voice/data plant, electric utilities, and other infrastructure in both site plans and field environments.
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<li>Experience reviewing and performing quality control on engineering work, including oversight of other OSP engineers (required for Level III).
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<li>Knowledge of COE/OSP work order procedures and telecom construction practices including road move projects.
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<li>Familiarity with PC applications, engineering databases, and computer-aided drafting (CAD) systems.
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<li>Understanding of telecom network systems including FTTH, DSL, Metro-E, SONET, and fiber transport technologies.
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<li>Knowledge of circuit design and network equipment functionality.
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<li>Experience working with local telecom networks and municipalities.
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<li>Familiarity with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and related engineering requirements.
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<li>Must have field engineering tools including a measuring wheel, height stick, pull finder, and laptop.</li></ul> 

<div>What We Offer

Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training. To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, 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, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Learn more about us at www.Pearce-Services.com!</div></div>

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