OSP Planner/Engineer

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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 Impact: 

The Outside Plant (OSP) Planner/Engineer – FTTH is responsible for planning, engineering, and designing fiber-based access networks supporting a Fiber to the Home (FTTH) expansion. This role combines traditional OSP engineering functions with advanced FTTH network planning, which may include grant-funded and subsidized deployments, municipal coordination, and adherence to the client’s architecture standards.

The position works cross-functionally with OSP Planning, Construction, Project Management, Network Architecture, and external stakeholders to deliver scalable, cost-effective FTTH solutions aligned with the client’s long-term strategic objectives.

Core Responsibilities:

Outside Plant Engineering & Design

• Engineer and design aerial, buried, and underground OSP facilities for copper and fiber networks, with primary emphasis on FTTH.

• Prepare detailed work order packages, construction prints, and engineering documentation for BAU, FTTH, and state/municipal projects.

• Develop cost estimates for installation, rearrangement, and removal of OSP facilities.

• Coordinate with local field teams to conduct field visits to validate designs, resolve issues, and support construction teams.

FTTH Network Planning & Deployment

• Design centralized and distributed FTTH architectures to serve targeted households within wire centers and communities.

• Support FTTH access and transport deployment, including FDP/FDC placement and feeder/distribution strategies.

• Ensure designs align with the client’s approved architecture, planning, and engineering standards.

• Analyze network capacity, scalability, and long-term growth requirements.

Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

• Interface with municipalities, local DOTs, joint-use utilities, power companies, and government agencies.

• Work with and interpret rights-of-way (ROW), easements, and permitting requirements.

• Coordinate closely with the client’s OSP Planning, Construction, Network Architecture, and Project Management teams.

• Participate in meetings with developers, municipalities, and internal stakeholders to support project execution.

Systems, Tools & Process Improvement

• Utilize GIS and engineering systems for network design, inventory, and work order management.

• Identify opportunities to standardize designs, improve processes, and reduce deployment costs.

• Ensure data accuracy across planning, inventory, and construction systems.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in OSP engineering and design for copper and fiber networks.

• Demonstrated experience designing aerial, buried, and underground OSP plant.

• Hands-on experience with FTTH network planning and deployment.

• Familiarity with state and local municipalities, permitting, and regulatory requirements.

• Strong technical, analytical, and organizational skills.

• Ability to communicate complex engineering concepts clearly in written and verbal form.

• Proficiency with GIS-based engineering tools.

Preferred / Additional Qualifications

• Familiarity with the client’s engineering systems such as FROGS, Varasset, Infinium, M6, BSA, GAP, DPI, Site Tracker, or similar tools.

• Knowledge of FTTH equipment and architectures, including:

  • OLT platforms (Calix, Nokia, Motorola, Adtran)

  • Fiber distribution systems (FDPs, FDFs)

  • Fiber specifications, connector types, and design impacts

• Understanding of network capacity modeling, transport design, and IP/Ethernet fundamentals.

• Background in OSP telecom construction or field engineering.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience (5+ years in telecom/network engineering).

Work Environment & Expectations

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.

• Comfortable working in both office and field environments.

• Expected to collaborate across teams and adapt to evolving FTTH deployment strategies.

• Must maintain compliance with Frontier engineering, safety, and quality standards.

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!