About the Role
The OSP Field Engineer provides training and supportive engineering services through detailed collection of telecommunications information from the job site. This position requires a working knowledge of all technical aspects of fiber networks and involves in-person validation of existing field designs and layouts of telecommunications networks.
Responsibilities
- Identify, photograph, & document detailed information of required facilities, including cables, poles, terminals, pedestals, handholes, & other outside plant infrastructure.
- Capture accurate measurements of attachment heights, span distances, utility structures, & distances from existing/proposed OSP facilities to centerlines, property lines, and curb lines.
- Identify power and communication facilities and ownership on utility poles.
- Record bonding, grounding, guying, and anchor information.
- Deliver detailed field notes & photographs to the engineering team.
- Identify relevant obstructions to fiber placement and provide proposed mitigation strategy.
- Understand OSP construction techniques.
- Read and understand digital GIS maps, conduit records, and layout drawings.
- Effectively utilize tools, such as measuring wheels, height sticks, pull finder, GPS devices, MH/HH hooks, & laser rangefinder.
- Use electronic devices, such as iPad, iPhone, laptop, file sharing, email, etc.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in the fiber-optic/telecommunications/telecom construction industry.
- Knowledge of outside plant activities (Fiber Cable Design, Pole Line Construction, Conduit System design), and Make-ready issues.
- Knowledge of obtaining right of ways and easements where required, and the ability to make the appropriate notations on the field notes for the desktop teams.
- Ability to read and understand as build prints, and be able to identify conflicts with existing outside plant facilities, select routing of lines and equipment required for projects.
- Familiar with GIS (Geographic Information Systems), ESRI, and shapefile functionality.
- Able to identify different types of utilities, potential conflicts, and violations based on regulatory standards (RUS, NESC, GO95, NEC, etc.).
- Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation with an acceptable driving record, and be able 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.
- Ability to follow OSHA/State/Local Safety Standards.
- Ability to walk up to 3 miles per day on terrain such as gravel, pavement, grass, etc.
- Ability to work in poor weather conditions such as heat, snow, rain, or wind.
- Ability to work safely, with or without supervision.
Skills
- Fiber networks
- Fiber Cable Design
- Pole Line Construction
- Conduit System design
- Make-ready issues
- Right of ways and easements
- As build prints
- GIS
- ESRI
- Shapefile functionality
- RUS
- NESC
- GO95
- NEC
- Microsoft Office Suite
- AutoCAD
Location
- North America
Work Type
- Extensive travel
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years of experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
Salary/Compensations
- $24—$29 USD
Benefits
- Performance and referral bonuses
- Production incentives
- Tool/equipment and fuel stipends
- Company vehicle
- Per diem or other applicable compensation
- Health and life insurance
- 401k with employer match
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development courses
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- HSA option
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
- Company-matching 401(k) Retirement
- Life Insurance
- Professional development training
- Company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment
About the Company
- 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.
- Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
