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Outside Plant Engineer III
Location
United States
Posted
38 days ago
Salary
$34 - $36 / hour
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Outside Plant Engineer III
Pearce Services
Role Description As an OSP Engineer III at Pearce, you will lead the end-to-end engineering of complex outside plant programs—from conceptual routing and feasibility through permit approvals, construction release, and closeout. - Set the technical direction for fiber/copper aerial and underground builds (pole line, direct-buried, and conduit systems). - Ensure designs meet NESC and client standards, and safeguard cost/schedule performance. - Mentor junior engineers, drive cross-functional coordination, and elevate quality through rigorous QA/QC, field validation, and data-driven improvements. Qualifications - Extensive OSP Engineering: Proven leadership delivering complex, multi-discipline OSP projects (design → permit → construction readiness → closeout). - Design Mastery: Expert in work order engineering (including road moves), loss budgets, splicing plans, constructability, and value engineering. - Field & Standards: Hands-on field measurement experience; deep working knowledge of NESC and client/industry OSP standards. - Permitting/ROW/Joint Use: Track record obtaining permits and ROW/easements; leading pole attachment, loading, and make-ready coordination. - Financial & QA Discipline: Building/tracking job budgets and performing structured QA/QC and site inspections. - Tools & Systems: Proficient with PC apps and record/CAD systems; capable with measuring wheel, height stick, pull finder, and laptop in the field. Requirements - Experience mentoring/leading engineering teams and vendors; sets technical best practices and SOPs. - Familiarity with drafting/markup and documentation tools (e.g., CAD platforms and markup utilities), and client portals. - Strong communication—able to translate technical constraints into clear decisions for stakeholders. - Location: I-5 corridor (South of Salem and North of Roseburg). Benefits - Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance. - Flexible spending accounts and HSA option. - Paid vacation and paid holidays. - Company-matching 401(k) Retirement. - Life Insurance. - Tuition reimbursement and professional development training. - Company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.
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