OSP Engineer III
Salem, OR · On-site
Ensure compliance with NESC , client specifications, and Pearce standards; conduct feasibility/economic analyses. * Author redlines/as-builts; drive corrective actions from field QA findings to ...
Salem, OR · On-site
Ensure compliance with NESC , client specifications, and Pearce standards; conduct feasibility/economic analyses. * Author redlines/as-builts; drive corrective actions from field QA findings to ...
Salem, OR · On-site
Ensure compliance with NESC , client specifications, and Pearce standards; conduct feasibility/economic analyses. * Author redlines/as-builts; drive corrective actions from field QA findings to ...
Washington, DC · On-site
Ensure compliance with NESC , client specifications, and Pearce standards; conduct feasibility/economic analyses. * Author redlines/as-builts; drive corrective actions from field QA findings to ...
Washington, DC · On-site
Ensure compliance with NESC , client specifications, and Pearce standards; conduct feasibility/economic analyses. * Author redlines/as-builts; drive corrective actions from field QA findings to ...
Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer Overhead Utility Pole Design • Joint-Use Engineering • NESC-Compliant Make-Ready Work Location: Roanoke, VA (Remote) Are you an experienced Power ...
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Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer Overhead Utility Pole Design • Joint-Use Engineering • NESC-Compliant Make-Ready Work Location: Roanoke, VA (Remote) Are you an experienced Power ...
Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer Overhead Utility Pole Design • Joint-Use Engineering • NESC-Compliant Make-Ready Work Location: Kalamazoo, MI / Remote (U.S.) Are you an experienced ...
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Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer Overhead Utility Pole Design • Joint-Use Engineering • NESC-Compliant Make-Ready Work Location: Kalamazoo, MI / Remote (U.S.) Are you an experienced ...
The Nuclear Engineering & Science Center's (NESC) Reactor Facilities play an important role in the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station's (TEES) mission of performing research and leveraging ...
The Nuclear Engineering & Science Center's (NESC) Reactor Facilities play an important role in the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station's (TEES) mission of performing research and leveraging ...
Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer Overhead Utility Pole Design • Joint-Use Engineering • NESC-Compliant Make-Ready Work Location: Waco, TX (Remote) Are you an experienced Power ...
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Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer Overhead Utility Pole Design • Joint-Use Engineering • NESC-Compliant Make-Ready Work Location: Waco, TX (Remote) Are you an experienced Power ...
Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer Overhead Utility Pole Design • Joint-Use Engineering • NESC-Compliant Make-Ready Work Location: Toledo, OH Metro area / Remote (U.S.) Are you an ...
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Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer Overhead Utility Pole Design • Joint-Use Engineering • NESC-Compliant Make-Ready Work Location: Toledo, OH Metro area / Remote (U.S.) Are you an ...
... NESC and local regulations. Knowledge on Pole, O-Calc, Line, Make ready. Additional Information URGENT REQUIREMENT ! ! ! SWIFT ACTION FROM CLIENT EXPECTED
... NESC and local regulations. Knowledge on Pole, O-Calc, Line, Make ready. Additional Information URGENT REQUIREMENT ! ! ! SWIFT ACTION FROM CLIENT EXPECTED
Raleigh, NC · On-site
$19.25 - $26.25/hr
The Field Technician is responsible for performing utility pole inspections, in-field data collection, and identifying National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) violations. This role involves using ...
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Raleigh, NC · On-site
$19.25 - $26.25/hr
The Field Technician is responsible for performing utility pole inspections, in-field data collection, and identifying National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) violations. This role involves using ...
$19 - $26/hr
Identify and document NESC violations and other utility-related issues. * Ensure accurate and detailed reporting of inspection results. * Follow safety protocols and maintain high standards of work ...
$19 - $26/hr
Identify and document NESC violations and other utility-related issues. * Ensure accurate and detailed reporting of inspection results. * Follow safety protocols and maintain high standards of work ...
Raleigh, NC · On-site
$19.25 - $26.25/hr
The Field Technician is responsible for performing utility pole inspections, in-field data collection, and identifying National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) violations. This role involves using ...
Raleigh, NC · On-site
$19.25 - $26.25/hr
The Field Technician is responsible for performing utility pole inspections, in-field data collection, and identifying National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) violations. This role involves using ...
Nashville, TN · On-site
$25 - $30/hr
Verify field work complies with NESC standards and company specifications. Review completed pole transfer audits and attachment installations. Identify non-compliant conditions and ensure corrective ...
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Nashville, TN · On-site
$25 - $30/hr
Verify field work complies with NESC standards and company specifications. Review completed pole transfer audits and attachment installations. Identify non-compliant conditions and ensure corrective ...
$19.25 - $26.25/hr
Identify and document NESC violations and other utility-related issues. * Ensure accurate and detailed reporting of inspection results. * Follow safety protocols and maintain high standards of work ...
$19.25 - $26.25/hr
Identify and document NESC violations and other utility-related issues. * Ensure accurate and detailed reporting of inspection results. * Follow safety protocols and maintain high standards of work ...
Enid, OK · On-site
$19 - $26/hr
The Field Technician is responsible for performing utility pole inspections, in-field data collection, and identifying National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) violations. This role involves using ...
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Enid, OK · On-site
$19 - $26/hr
The Field Technician is responsible for performing utility pole inspections, in-field data collection, and identifying National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) violations. This role involves using ...
Enid, OK · On-site
$22/hr
Identify and document NESC violations and other utility-related issues. * Ensure accurate and detailed reporting of inspection results. * Follow safety protocols and maintain high standards of work ...
Enid, OK · On-site
$22/hr
Identify and document NESC violations and other utility-related issues. * Ensure accurate and detailed reporting of inspection results. * Follow safety protocols and maintain high standards of work ...
Candidates must have prior experience in overhead utility pole design and NESC-compliant make-ready or power distribution engineering. This is not an entry-level or field-only role. This role will ...
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Candidates must have prior experience in overhead utility pole design and NESC-compliant make-ready or power distribution engineering. This is not an entry-level or field-only role. This role will ...
Kittanning, PA · On-site
Familiarity with utility standards, NESC/NESC codes, and safety protocols (OSHA, DOT, etc.). * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with project management software (e.g., Primavera ...
Kittanning, PA · On-site
Familiarity with utility standards, NESC/NESC codes, and safety protocols (OSHA, DOT, etc.). * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with project management software (e.g., Primavera ...
Cliffwood, NJ · On-site
Familiarity with utility standards, NESC/NESC codes, and safety protocols (OSHA, DOT, etc.). * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with project management software (e.g., Primavera ...
Cliffwood, NJ · On-site
Familiarity with utility standards, NESC/NESC codes, and safety protocols (OSHA, DOT, etc.). * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with project management software (e.g., Primavera ...
West Carrollton City, OH · On-site
Ensure compliance with NESC , client specifications, and Pearce standards; conduct feasibility/economic analyses. * Author redlines/as-builts; drive corrective actions from field QA findings to ...
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West Carrollton City, OH · On-site
Ensure compliance with NESC , client specifications, and Pearce standards; conduct feasibility/economic analyses. * Author redlines/as-builts; drive corrective actions from field QA findings to ...
Grand Mound, WA · On-site
Ensure compliance with NESC , client specifications, and Pearce standards; conduct feasibility/economic analyses. * Author redlines/as-builts; drive corrective actions from field QA findings to ...
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Grand Mound, WA · On-site
Ensure compliance with NESC , client specifications, and Pearce standards; conduct feasibility/economic analyses. * Author redlines/as-builts; drive corrective actions from field QA findings to ...
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| Aspect | Nesc | Customer Service Representative |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | High school diploma or equivalent; specialized training | High school diploma or equivalent; customer service training often preferred |
| Work Environment | Manufacturing or technical settings, often involving machinery | Office or call center environments, interacting directly with customers |
| Industry Usage | Common in manufacturing, logistics, and technical fields | Common across retail, telecom, banking, and service industries |
While both roles involve communication and technical skills, Nesc typically refers to a technical or manufacturing position, whereas Customer Service Representatives focus on client interactions in service settings. Understanding these differences helps job seekers target the right roles based on their skills and career goals.

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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. You'll 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. You'll mentor junior engineers, drive cross-functional coordination, and elevate quality through rigorous QA/QC, field validation, and data-driven improvements.
Own engineering scope for multi-site/complex OSP builds (fiber & copper; aerial/UG; pole, direct-buried, and conduit).
Produce and seal (where applicable) engineering plans, splicing diagrams, loss budgets, BOMs, and construction work prints.
Perform advanced loop-loss and electronics sizing; plan field-mounted switch serving areas and network segmentation.
Lead constructability reviews, value engineering, and route optimization; resolve clearance, capacity, and alignment conflicts.
Direct and perform field surveys: pole, conduit, and buried-facility measurements; verify NESC clearances and make-ready needs.
Ensure compliance with NESC, client specifications, and Pearce standards; conduct feasibility/economic analyses.
Author redlines/as-builts; drive corrective actions from field QA findings to closure.
Oversee complete permit packages (municipal/county/state) and coordinate ROW/easements to approval.
Lead joint-use engineering (pole attachments, loading, and make-ready); coordinate with IOU/co-op/municipal utilities.
Interface with agencies and utilities to resolve conflicts, accelerate approvals, and de-risk schedules.
Build job budgets and forecasts; track actuals, changes, and variance drivers; recommend cost/schedule mitigations.
Establish project KPIs (cycle time, rework rate, punch-list aging) and run continuous-improvement actions.
Conduct periodic site inspections and formal QA/QC gates from design release through closeout.
Maintain authoritative records (designs, permits, ROW, accounting/property records, as-builts).
Prepare executive-ready reports/status dashboards; keep internal/client systems current.
Partner with PMs, construction, permitting, and vendors to align milestones and dependencies; lead technical touchpoints.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to OSP Engineers I/II, designers, and permit staff.
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.
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.
I-5 corridor (South of Salem and North of Roseburg)
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Pearce Services is an elite provider of maintenance, repair, and upgrade services for the infrastructure that keeps America running. Based in Paso Robles, California, the company operates across multiple industries such as telecommunication, energy, renewable, and power where they primarily service critical assets that directly impact revenue and profitability. Founded in the heart of the 2008 economic crisis, Pearce Services has since grown exponentially through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions. They pride themselves in their mission to deliver outstanding value to their customers by reducing their operating costs, extending the life of their assets, and achieving operational efficiency.
Telecommunications
1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Paso Robles, CA, US
1998