OSP Planner/Engineer

Pearce Services

5h • $38 - $40

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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).

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level