Outside Plant Engineer

Design and plan outside plant facilities for copper and fiber infrastructure (aerial, buried, conduit). - Prepare and review engineering drawings, loop loss calculations, and switch serving area designs. - Conduct field measurements for poles, conduits, and buried facilities to support network design. - Develop project budgets, monitor actual costs, and conduct job inspections for quality assurance. Permitting & Compliance

Prepare, organize, and submit permit packages to relevant agencies (Township, County, State, DNR, Railroad, Pipeline, etc.). - Ensure designs meet permitting regulations and engineering standards. Field Coordination

Meet with municipal and government officials to coordinate around road projects (travel required; mileage reimbursed). - Collaborate with other utilities to coordinate relocations, minimize conflicts, and avoid project delays. - Support service orders, subdivision expansions, road relocations, dark fiber MDUs, and more. - Update FROGS (CAD), Varasset, and SiteTracker tools as required. Project & Construction Support

Coordinate with SSP contractors to ensure timely and budget-conscious project completion. - Assist with make-ready work and joint-use coordination for Ziply-owned poles. - Conduct site surveys, support PUC complaint investigations, and create capital projects (e.g., for cell towers or plant repairs). - Address and resolve plant damage requests (DOR/PDR), cable count changes, and other network service needs. Administrative Support

Maintain records, update engineering files, and process departmental documentation. - Draft and type correspondence, reports, and engineering support documents. ### Core Experience:

3–5+ years of hands-on experience in copper and fiber optic network engineering. - Minimum 5 years in network engineering or OSP-related work, including permitting and fiber record management. - Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. - Proficiency in Ziply engineering tools and systems, including FROGS, Varasset, and SiteTracker. - Skilled in communication and collaboration with municipal officials, utility companies, contractors, and cross-functional teams. - In-depth knowledge of permitting procedures and OSP construction practices. - Willingness to travel locally for fieldwork and meetings (mileage reimbursed). - Preferred candidates located in the Pacific Standard Time (PST) zone. Highly qualified candidates in the Mountain Standard Time (MST) zone may also be considered. At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location. In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation. We also offer all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package includinghealth and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses. This pay range reflects our commitment to pay equity and compliance with state and federal pay transparency laws. If you have questions about compensation, we encourage open discussions during the hiring process.