Pearce Services

Maintains critical telecom and energy infrastructure

OSP Field Engineer

Telecommunications EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeChicago, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

Three or more years of experience in the fiber-optic, telecommunications, or telecom construction industry.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Knowledge of outside plant activities, including fiber cable design, pole line construction, conduit system design, and make-ready issues.
Knowledge of obtaining rights of way and easements where required, and ability to make appropriate notations on field notes for desktop teams.
Ability to read and understand as-built prints, identify conflicts with existing outside plant facilities, and select routing of lines and equipment required for projects.
Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems, ESRI, and shapefile functionality.
Ability to identify different types of utilities, potential conflicts, and violations based on regulatory standards including RUS, NESC, GO95, and NEC.
Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, an acceptable driving record, and ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Ability to frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to travel extensively, up to 100% by air or vehicle, including overnight stays of up to two weeks at a time and travel on short notice.
Ability to work outdoors 95% of the time, walk up to three miles per day over varied terrain, and work in adverse weather conditions.
Ability to follow OSHA, state, and local safety standards and work safely with or without supervision.
Good organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide training and supportive engineering services through detailed collection of telecommunications information from job sites.
Validate in person the existing field design and layout of telecommunications networks, including aerial, buried, and underground fiber network design and layout, underground conduit, handhole, building entrance, and riser facilities.
Identify, photograph, and document details of required facilities, including cables, poles, terminals, pedestals, handholes, and other outside plant infrastructure.
Capture accurate measurements of attachment heights, span distances, utility structures, and distances from existing or proposed outside plant facilities to centerlines, property lines, and curb lines.
Identify power and communication facilities and their ownership on utility poles.
Record bonding, grounding, guying, and anchor information.
Deliver detailed field notes and photographs to the engineering team.
Identify obstructions relevant to fiber placement and provide proposed mitigation strategies.
Understand outside plant construction techniques.
Read and understand digital Geographic Information System maps, conduit records, and layout drawings.
Use tools such as measuring wheels, height sticks, pull finders, GPS devices, manhole/handhole hooks, and laser rangefinders.
Use electronic devices such as iPads, iPhones, and laptops, as well as file sharing and email.
Work on site for numerous projects in various states.

Desired Qualifications

Working knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus.
Employees may be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, a company vehicle, per diem, or other applicable compensation.

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.

Your Impact:

The OSP Field Engineer provides training and supportive engineering services through highly detailed collection of telecommunications information from the job site. This position requires a working level of knowledge in all technical aspects of fiber networks. The successful candidate is responsible for in person validation of the existing field design and layout of the telecommunications network to include aerial, buried and underground fiber network design and layout, underground conduit, handhole, building entrance, and riser facilities. May serve as an informal lead to more junior staff from time to time.

Core Responsibilities:

Identify, photograph, & document detailed information of required facilities, including cables, poles, terminals, pedestals, handholes, & other outside plant infrastructure.
Capture accurate measurements of attachment heights, span distances, utility structures, & distances from existing/proposed OSP facilities to centerlines, property lines, and curb lines
Identify power and communication facilities and ownership on utility poles.
Record bonding, grounding, guying, and anchor information
Deliver detailed field notes & photographs to the engineering team
Identify relevant obstructions to fiber placement and provide proposed mitigation strategy
Understanding of OSP construction techniques
Ability to read and understand digital GIS maps, conduit records, and layout drawings
Be able to effectively utilize tools, such as measuring wheels, height sticks, pull finder, GPS devices, MH/HH hooks, & laser rangefinder
Able to use electronic devices, such as iPad, iPhone, laptop, file sharing, email, etc.

Core Experience:

3+ years of experience in the fiber-optic/telecommunications/telecom construction industry
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Knowledge of outside plant activities (Fiber Cable Design, Pole Line Construction, Conduit System design), and Make-ready issues
Knowledge of obtaining right of ways and easements where required, and the ability to make the appropriate notations on the field notes for the desktop teams
Ability to read and understand as build prints, and be able to identify conflicts with existing outside plant facilities, select routing of lines and equipment required for projects
Familiar with GIS (Geographic Information Systems), ESRI, and shapefile functionality
Able to identify different types of utilities, potential conflicts, and violations based on regulatory standards (RUS, NESC, GO95, NEC, etc.)
Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
Working knowledge of AutoCAD (a plus)
Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation with an acceptable driving record, and be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Good organizational, written, and verbal communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
Extensive travel and the ability to work on site for numerous projects in various states
Ability to work outdoors 95% of the time
Ability to travel up to 100% of the time, by air or vehicle and may require overnight stay up to two weeks at a time
Ability to travel with short notice
Ability to follow OSHA/State/Local Safety Standards
Ability to walk up to 3 miles per day on terrain such as gravel, pavement, grass, etc
Ability to work in poor weather conditions such as heat, snow, rain, or wind
Ability to work safely, with or without supervision

At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.

In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation. We also offer all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package includinghealth and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.

This pay range reflects our commitment to pay equity and compliance with state and federal pay transparency laws. If you have questions about compensation, we encourage open discussions during the hiring process.

Base Pay Range

$24—$29 USD

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!

Base Pay Range 24 - 29 USD

About the Company

Pearce Services

Maintains critical telecom and energy infrastructure

Pearce Services operates, maintains, and engineers mission-critical telecom and renewable energy infrastructure across the United States. It delivers 24/7 customized maintenance and engineering services—tower maintenance, repair, and EV charging equipment maintenance—via directly employed technician crews under service contracts or project-based engagements. The company relies on proprietary technology to manage logistics and quality, and prioritizes safety to ensure reliable, high-quality execution. Its goal is to provide high-availability infrastructure for telecom and renewable energy clients through comprehensive, safe, and responsive nationwide maintenance and engineering services.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Acquired
Total funding: $1.2B
Headquarters: Paso Robles, CA
Founded: 1998

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