OSP Engineer

Pearce Services•United States, MI

5d•$35 - $40

About The Position

As an OSP Engineer III supporting the Frontier program at Pearce, you will lead complex outside plant (OSP) engineering projects for Frontier's fiber and copper telecommunications infrastructure. You will oversee work from initial design and field validation through permitting, construction readiness, and project closeout. The role requires experience with Frontier engineering standards, systems, and workflows, including Varasset, FROGS, and Infinium. You will maintain engineering records, manage work orders, develop construction-ready designs, and ensure compliance with Frontier requirements and industry standards. The position combines OSP design and technical leadership with field validation, permitting and joint-use coordination, quality assurance, and project tracking. You will work with project managers, construction teams, permitting specialists, utilities, and Frontier stakeholders, and provide technical guidance to junior engineers. Candidates must live close to Kalkaska, Michigan. Pearce is a technology-enabled provider of asset management and engineering services for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure. The company has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Compensation is influenced by skills, experience, and location. The base pay range is $35–$40 USD. Employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, stipends, a company vehicle, per diem, or other applicable compensation.

Requirements

Experience engineering aerial, underground, buried, fiber, and copper telecommunications networks.
Experience supporting Frontier engineering projects, work orders, and documentation standards.
Experience using Varasset, FROGS, and Infinium for engineering workflows and project records.
Experience with work order engineering for road moves, relocations, network modifications, and construction work prints.
Ability to develop and review engineering plans, splicing information, and bills of materials.
Experience conducting field verification and reviewing existing telecommunications facilities.
Working knowledge of NESC standards and OSP engineering practices.
Experience coordinating permits, pole attachments, and make-ready activities.
Ability to review engineering documentation for accuracy and compliance.
Proficiency with engineering record systems, Microsoft Office, CAD or comparable applications, and field measurement equipment.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively.
Must live close to Kalkaska, Michigan.

Nice To Haves

Experience working directly with Frontier Communications or a contractor supporting Frontier programs.
Familiarity with Frontier fiber expansion, copper-to-fiber conversions, road moves, and network relocations.
Experience with OSP engineering tools such as AutoCAD, IQGeo, Katapult, O-Calc, or comparable platforms.
Experience performing QA/QC reviews and mentoring junior OSP engineers.
Understanding of aerial and underground construction methods and utility coordination.
Ability to troubleshoot engineering issues and resolve discrepancies between field conditions and client systems.

Responsibilities

Lead engineering activities for Frontier OSP projects involving aerial, underground, buried, conduit, fiber, and copper infrastructure.
Develop engineering designs, construction work prints, splicing diagrams, bills of materials, and supporting documentation.
Perform work order engineering for new construction, road moves, relocations, network modifications, and copper-to-fiber conversions.
Review existing network facilities and determine engineering requirements for expansions and upgrades.
Conduct route planning, constructability reviews, and design optimization.
Resolve engineering conflicts involving pole attachments, conduit capacity, cable placement, and existing infrastructure.
Provide technical guidance to junior engineers.
Use Varasset, FROGS, and Infinium to support Frontier engineering workflows, work order management, and project documentation, as applicable.
Create, update, and maintain engineering records in Frontier-required systems, and track engineering activities and project milestones.
Ensure engineering documentation and work orders are accurate and current; troubleshoot discrepancies and coordinate corrections.
Follow Frontier engineering procedures and quality standards.
Perform and coordinate field surveys for aerial and underground telecommunications facilities.
Evaluate pole conditions, cable routes, conduit availability, and construction feasibility.
Ensure designs comply with NESC, Frontier specifications, and applicable regulations.
Identify construction conflicts and recommend engineering solutions; review field findings, redlines, and as-built documentation.
Support field inspections and resolve engineering issues during construction.
Develop and review engineering documentation for municipal, county, state, and utility permits.
Coordinate right-of-way, easement, and access requirements.
Support pole attachment applications, pole loading analysis, make-ready engineering, and joint-use coordination.
Work with utilities, permitting agencies, and construction teams to resolve design conflicts and ensure permit documentation aligns with Frontier requirements.
Manage engineering work orders and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
Monitor schedules, project progress, and outstanding action items; identify potential engineering delays and documentation issues.
Perform QA/QC reviews of engineering designs, work prints, and system records.
Coordinate with project managers, construction teams, permitting specialists, and Frontier stakeholders.
Maintain accurate project status updates and support project closeout.

Benefits

Health and life insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development courses and training
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts and HSA option
Paid vacation and paid holidays
Company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet, as required for the role
Necessary tools and safety equipment
Potential eligibility for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, a company vehicle, and per diem