OSP Pole Attachment Specialist

Pearce Services

6d•$26 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Pole Attachment Specialist should have hands-on experience supporting OSP telecommunications projects involving utility poles, attachment applications, permitting, and utility coordination. Candidates should understand the pole attachment process from engineering review through application and approval, including coordinating with pole owners and other utility companies to obtain required permissions.

Requirements

Hands-on experience supporting OSP telecommunications projects involving utility poles, attachment applications, permitting, and utility coordination.
Understanding of the pole attachment process from engineering review through application and approval.
Experience coordinating with pole owners and other utility companies to obtain required permissions.
Experience with pole attachment applications, permitting, and approval processes.
Strong understanding of utility coordination, including working with electric utilities, telecommunications providers, cable companies, and other pole owners.
Experience communicating with utilities through email, phone, and utility systems/portals to obtain attachment approvals and resolve outstanding issues.
OSP engineering experience sufficient to understand pole infrastructure and attachment requirements.
Ability to review and interpret work prints, engineering drawings, and design documents.
Understanding of power placement and telecommunications attachments on utility poles.
Experience identifying pole ownership and determining the appropriate utility or jurisdiction responsible for approval.
Experience preparing, submitting, tracking, and managing pole attachment permits/applications through final approval.
Ability to identify potential conflicts or deficiencies that could delay attachment approval.
Familiarity with aerial fiber construction and OSP engineering workflows.
Experience coordinating with engineering, permitting, construction, and utility teams.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to track multiple applications, approvals, and deadlines simultaneously.
Strong OSP engineering knowledge with direct pole attachment and utility coordination experience.
Experience reviewing pole designs, work prints, and engineering documents.
Understanding of power and telecommunications placement on utility poles.
Ability to identify pole ownership and determine appropriate approval requirements.
Experience working directly with utilities and cable companies to secure pole attachment permissions and approvals.
Experience preparing, submitting, tracking, and managing pole attachment applications.
Experience coordinating with multiple utilities, pole owners, and telecommunications providers.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of NESC standards and utility-specific pole attachment requirements is preferred.
Broader experience with OSP engineering, permitting, utility coordination, aerial fiber design, and pole attachments is highly valued.
Candidates with overlapping OSP skills may also be considered for other related positions.

Responsibilities

Supporting OSP telecommunications projects involving utility poles, attachment applications, permitting, and utility coordination.
Understanding the pole attachment process from engineering review through application and approval.
Coordinating with pole owners and other utility companies to obtain required permissions.
Communicating with utilities through email, phone, and utility systems/portals to obtain attachment approvals and resolve outstanding issues.
Reviewing and interpreting work prints, engineering drawings, and design documents.
Identifying pole ownership and determining the appropriate utility or jurisdiction responsible for approval.
Preparing, submitting, tracking, and managing pole attachment permits/applications through final approval.
Identifying potential conflicts or deficiencies that could delay attachment approval.
Coordinating with engineering, permitting, construction, and utility teams.
Tracking multiple applications, approvals, and deadlines simultaneously.