Outside Plant Engineer – III

📋 Description

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

• Create and finalize (where applicable) engineering plans, splicing diagrams, loss budgets, BOMs, and construction work prints.

• Conduct advanced loop-loss analysis 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.

• Manage and execute field surveys: pole, conduit, and buried-facility measurements; ensure NESC clearances and identify make-ready requirements.

• Guarantee adherence to NESC, client specifications, and Pearce standards; carry out feasibility and economic analyses.

• Generate redlines/as-builts; drive corrective actions based on field QA findings to resolution.

• Supervise the preparation of comprehensive permit packages (municipal/county/state) and coordinate ROW/easement approvals.

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

• Engage with agencies and utilities to resolve conflicts, expedite approvals, and mitigate risks in schedules.

• Develop job budgets and forecasts; monitor actuals, changes, and variance drivers; recommend cost/schedule mitigations.

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

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

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

• Prepare executive-ready reports/status dashboards; ensure internal/client systems remain updated.

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

• Offer technical guidance and mentorship to OSP Engineers I/II, designers, and permitting staff.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Field & Standards Knowledge: Hands-on field measurement experience; profound familiarity with NESC and client/industry OSP standards.

• Permitting/ROW/Joint Use Expertise: Proven track record in obtaining permits and ROW/easements; leading coordination for pole attachment, loading, and make-ready.

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

• Tools & Systems Proficiency: Skilled with PC applications and record/CAD systems; adept with measuring wheel, height stick, pull finder, and laptop in field settings.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health and life insurance

• 401k with employer match

• Paid time off

• Tuition reimbursement

• Professional development courses