Pearce Services
OSP Engineer
- Location:
- New Orleans, LA
- Salary:
- $36 – $40 hourly
- Full-time
Job Summary
- Responsibilities:
- Lead OSP engineering tasks for road move and highway widening projects, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
- Coordinate with DOT, municipalities, utilities, and contractors to align relocation plans with road construction schedules.
- Perform field surveys, site walks, and impact assessments on aerial, buried, and underground infrastructure.
- Develop engineering designs, construction packages, and relocation plans for fiber/copper cable, pole transfers, conduit adjustments, and related facilities.
- Provide cost estimates, materials lists, and project timelines.
- Serve as the primary engineering contact during planning, permitting, and construction phases.
- Maintain accurate documentation: as-builts, CAD drawings, GIS updates, and permit packages.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Construction, Planning, and Permitting teams.
- Ensure compliance with RUS, NESC, and company design standards. Core Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3–5+ years OSP Engineering experience, ideally with roadway relocation or utility coordination projects.
- Strong knowledge of OSP design (aerial & underground), construction methods, and permitting.
- Experience working with state DOTs, municipalities, and 3rd-party contractors.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, GIS, Microsoft Office, and OSP design software.
- Excellent project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in field environments and manage multiple priorities.
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to respond to changing project demands.
- Strong listening skills with the ability to follow directions and apply feedback effectively.
- May assist with training and onboarding new team members. Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with DOT projects and utility…
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