OSP Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the engineering scope for intricate multi-site OSP builds, including fiber and copper (aerial/underground; pole, direct-buried, and conduit).

• Create and seal engineering plans, splicing diagrams, loss budgets, BOMs, and construction work prints as needed.

• Conduct advanced loop-loss calculations and electronics sizing; plan field-mounted switch serving areas and network segmentation.

• Lead constructability reviews, value engineering initiatives, and route optimization; address clearance, capacity, and alignment issues.

• Direct and execute field surveys, including pole, conduit, and buried facility measurements; confirm NESC clearances and make-ready requirements.

• Ensure adherence to NESC, client specifications, and Pearce standards; perform feasibility and economic analyses.

• Create redlines and as-builts; drive corrective actions based on field QA findings to completion.

• Manage comprehensive permit packages (municipal/county/state) and facilitate ROW/easement approvals.

• Lead joint-use engineering efforts (pole attachments, loading, and make-ready); collaborate with IOU/co-op/municipal utilities.

• Collaborate with agencies and utilities to resolve conflicts, expedite approvals, and mitigate schedule risks.

• Develop job budgets and forecasts; monitor actuals, changes, and variance causes; suggest cost and schedule mitigations.

• Set project KPIs (cycle time, rework rate, punch-list aging) and implement continuous improvement measures.

• Conduct regular site inspections and formal QA/QC reviews from design release to project closeout.

• Maintain comprehensive records (designs, permits, ROW, accounting/property records, as-builts).

• Prepare executive-level reports/status dashboards; keep internal and client systems updated.

• Collaborate with PMs, construction teams, permitting staff, and vendors to synchronize milestones and dependencies; lead technical discussions.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to OSP Engineers I/II, designers, and permitting personnel.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in OSP Engineering: Demonstrated leadership in delivering complex, multi-discipline OSP projects (from design to permit to construction readiness to closeout).

• Mastery of Design: Proficient in work order engineering (including road moves), loss budgets, splicing plans, constructability assessments, and value engineering.

• Field & Standards Expertise: Practical field measurement experience; thorough knowledge of NESC and client/industry OSP standards.

• Experience in Permitting/ROW/Joint Use: Proven ability to secure permits and ROW/easements; lead pole attachment, loading, and make-ready coordination.

• Financial & QA Discipline: Skilled in building and tracking job budgets while conducting structured QA/QC and site inspections.

• Tools & Systems Proficiency: Competent with PC applications and record/CAD systems; adept with measuring wheels, height sticks, pull finders, and laptops in the field.

🏝️ Benefits

• 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