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OSP Engineer III

(United States (Pacific and Mountain Time Zone)

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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

As an OSP Engineer III at Pearce, you will lead the end-to-end engineering of complex outside plant programs—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.

Core Responsibilities

Planning, Design & Technical Leadership

  • Own engineering scope for multi-site/complex OSP builds (fiber & copper; aerial/UG; pole, direct-buried, and conduit).

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

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

  • Lead constructability reviews, value engineering, and route optimization; resolve clearance, capacity, and alignment conflicts.

Field Validation, Standards & Compliance

  • Direct and perform field surveys: pole, conduit, and buried-facility measurements; verify NESC clearances and make-ready needs.

  • Ensure compliance with NESC, client specifications, and Pearce standards; conduct feasibility/economic analyses.

  • Author redlines/as-builts; drive corrective actions from field QA findings to closure.

Permitting, ROW & Joint Use

  • Oversee complete permit packages (municipal/county/state) and coordinate ROW/easements to approval.

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

  • Interface with agencies and utilities to resolve conflicts, accelerate approvals, and de-risk schedules.

Budgeting, Tracking & Quality Assurance

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

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

  • Conduct periodic site inspections and formal QA/QC gates from design release through closeout.

Documentation, Systems & Cross-Functional Coordination

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

  • Prepare executive-ready reports/status dashboards; keep internal/client systems current.

  • Partner with PMs, construction, permitting, and vendors to align milestones and dependencies; lead technical touchpoints.

  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to OSP Engineers I/II, designers, and permit staff.

Core Experience

Required

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

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

  • Field & Standards: Hands-on field measurement experience; deep working knowledge of NESC and client/industry OSP standards.

  • Permitting/ROW/Joint Use: Track record obtaining permits and ROW/easements; leading pole attachment, loading, and make-ready coordination.

  • Financial & QA Discipline: Building/tracking job budgets and performing structured QA/QC and site inspections.

  • Tools & Systems: Proficient with PC apps and record/CAD systems; capable with measuring wheel, height stick, pull finder, and laptop in the field.

Preferred

  • Experience mentoring/leading engineering teams and vendors; sets technical best practices and SOPs.

  • Familiarity with drafting/markup and documentation tools (e.g., CAD platforms and markup utilities), and client portals.

  • Strong communication—able to translate technical constraints into clear decisions for stakeholders.

 

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!

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