OSP Engineer

Pearce Services•Colorado Springs, CO

10d•$36 - $38

About The Position

The OSP Engineer supports Lumen by performing engineering activities for the design, documentation, permitting, and construction readiness of outside plant telecommunications networks. The position covers aerial, underground, buried, conduit, fiber, and copper infrastructure. The engineer works with project managers, construction and permitting teams, utilities, and other stakeholders to create accurate, constructible designs and maintain project information in Lumen databases, systems, and other client platforms. The role requires strong OSP engineering knowledge, attention to detail, familiarity with field conditions and industry standards, and careful management of engineering documentation and data throughout the project lifecycle. The position includes hybrid and/or field work. Preferred locations are the Denver, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs region.

Requirements

Experience performing OSP engineering within the telecommunications industry.
Knowledge of aerial, underground, buried, conduit, fiber, and/or copper OSP infrastructure.
Experience developing or reviewing OSP designs, construction work prints, work orders, routing plans, splicing information, and related engineering documentation.
Working knowledge of NESC standards and telecommunications OSP engineering requirements.
Experience performing or interpreting field surveys, measurements, and existing-condition information.
Knowledge of permitting, ROW, easements, pole attachments, joint use, and make-ready processes.
Experience identifying constructability issues, utility conflicts, clearance concerns, and other field conditions affecting OSP designs.
Experience with telecommunications engineering databases, record systems, CAD/design platforms, mapping tools, and client portals.
Ability to accurately perform data entry and maintain engineering records in Lumen systems and databases.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple engineering assignments, deadlines, and project priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to coordinate with engineering, construction, permitting, utilities, vendors, and project-management teams.
Ability to work independently while maintaining accuracy, quality, and compliance with client engineering standards.

Nice To Haves

Previous Lumen/CenturyLink OSP engineering experience.
Experience working directly within Lumen engineering databases, systems, or client portals.
Experience with both aerial and underground/buried OSP engineering.
Experience with joint-use, pole attachments, make-ready engineering, and utility coordination.
Familiarity with CAD, GIS, mapping, drafting, and electronic markup tools used for OSP engineering.
Experience supporting projects from initial engineering and field validation through permitting, construction release, and closeout.

Responsibilities

Perform OSP engineering for aerial, underground, buried, conduit, fiber, and copper telecommunications infrastructure.
Develop and update engineering designs, construction work prints, routing plans, splicing information, bills of materials, and supporting documentation.
Support work-order engineering for road moves, relocations, network modifications, and new construction.
Review proposed routes for constructability, existing infrastructure, capacity, clearances, and potential conflicts.
Support fiber and copper network planning, including loss budgets, splicing, and network-design considerations.
Identify design conflicts and recommend practical solutions that address project requirements, cost, and schedule.
Perform or review field surveys and measurements for pole lines, conduit systems, buried facilities, and proposed routes.
Verify field conditions and ensure designs comply with NESC requirements, Lumen specifications, applicable utility standards, and Pearce engineering requirements.
Identify make-ready requirements, clearance issues, facility conflicts, and other conditions that may affect construction.
Review field changes and prepare or update redlines, as-builts, and related engineering documentation.
Perform QA/QC reviews to ensure engineering packages are accurate, complete, and construction-ready.
Prepare and support permit packages for municipal, county, state, utility, and other applicable authorities.
Support ROW, easement, and joint-use activities associated with OSP construction, including coordination of pole attachments, make-ready, and utility requirements.
Coordinate with permitting teams, utilities, agencies, and project stakeholders to resolve issues affecting approvals.
Coordinate with Project Management, Construction, Permitting, vendors, and engineering resources to maintain schedules and resolve outstanding issues.
Track engineering deliverables, permit requirements, design changes, and project dependencies.
Support job-cost and project tracking by identifying design changes or field conditions that may affect scope, schedule, or cost.
Participate in project meetings and provide engineering updates, technical clarification, and status information.
Enter and maintain records in Lumen databases, systems, and client platforms, including designs, permits, ROW documentation, work orders, property/accounting records, and as-built information.
Prepare reports and status updates on engineering progress, outstanding requirements, and project risks.
Maintain complete and organized documentation in accordance with Lumen and Pearce requirements.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Health and life insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with employer/company matching.
Paid time off and paid vacation.
Paid holidays.
Tuition reimbursement.
Professional development courses and training.
Flexible spending accounts and an HSA option.
Potential performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem, or other applicable compensation.
Company vehicle, phone, laptop or tablet, tools, and safety equipment as required for the role.