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.
What We Offer
Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training. To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.
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.
Learn more about us at www.Pearce-Services.com!
