OSP Engineer - North Texas North Texas

Overview

Pearce is a leading independent service provider focused on telecommunications and renewable energy infrastructure. We enhance the reliability of wireless and wireline telecom, utility‑scale solar and wind projects, EV charging stations, large‑scale power generation, critical power, and energy storage assets across the nation.

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and experienced OSP Engineer to design, plan, and implement outside plant (OSP) projects involving copper and fiber networks. The role requires strong engineering, permitting, construction coordination skills, and budget management.

• 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.
• Prepare, organize, and submit permit packages to relevant agencies (Township, County, State, DNR, Railroad, Pipeline, etc.).
• Ensure designs meet permitting regulations and engineering standards.
• Coordinate with municipal, utility, and contractor teams to mitigate conflicts and delays.
• Support service orders, road relocations, dark fiber MDUs, and other project activities.
• Update engineering tools (FROGS, Varasset, Site Tracker) as required.
• Assist with make‑ready work, joint‑use coordination, and capital project support.

• 3–5+ years 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; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Frontier engineering tools—FROGS, Varasset, Site Tracker.
• Excellent communication with municipal officials, utilities, contractors, and cross‑functional teams.
• In‑depth knowledge of permitting procedures and OSP construction practices.
• Willingness to travel locally for fieldwork (mileage reimbursed).

Must reside within 1 hour of either Garland, TX or Sulphur Springs, TX.

Base Pay Range: $36,000 – $38,000 USD (annually)

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development courses
• Company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet provided as required for the role

We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to cultivating an inclusive environment that empowers employees to excel and make a meaningful impact. Pearce is committed to fair and transparent pay practices and compliance with state and federal pay transparency laws.