OSP Field Engineer

Pearce Services • Chicago, IL

11d • $24 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The OSP Field Engineer provides training and supportive engineering services by collecting detailed telecommunications information at job sites. The role requires working-level knowledge of fiber-network technical practices and in-person validation of existing field designs and layouts. This includes aerial, buried, and underground fiber networks, underground conduit, handholes, building entrances, and riser facilities. The position may informally lead more junior staff from time to time.

The engineer documents outside-plant facilities and site conditions, takes measurements, identifies utilities and potential conflicts, and provides detailed notes and photographs to the engineering team. The role involves extensive travel, predominantly outdoor work across multiple states, and following applicable safety standards.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in the fiber-optic, telecommunications, or telecom construction industry.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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 in field notes for desktop teams.
• Ability to read and understand as-built prints, identify conflicts with existing outside-plant facilities, and select line routing and equipment required for projects.
• Familiarity with GIS, ESRI, and shapefile functionality.
• Ability to identify utility types, potential conflicts, and violations based on regulatory standards such as RUS, NESC, GO95, and NEC.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Good organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work outdoors 95% of the time and travel up to 100% of the time, including by air or vehicle and with overnight stays of up to two weeks at a time.
• Ability to travel with short notice and work safely with or without supervision.
• Ability to walk up to 3 miles per day over gravel, pavement, grass, and other terrain.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, snow, rain, or wind.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Identify, photograph, and document facilities including cables, poles, terminals, pedestals, handholes, and other outside-plant infrastructure.
• Measure attachment heights, span distances, utility structures, and distances between existing or proposed OSP facilities and centerlines, property lines, and curb lines.
• Identify power and communications 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 to fiber placement and propose mitigation strategies.
• Validate existing field designs and telecommunications network layouts, including aerial, buried, and underground fiber networks and related facilities.
• May serve as an informal lead to more junior staff.
• Follow OSHA, state, and local safety standards.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED