OSP Planner –FTTH

At PEARCE SERVICES, we've got a career for you.

Join the nation’s leading service provider for critical telecom and network infrastructure, renewable energy installations (solar and wind), EV charging stations, and large-scale power generation and batteries. With over 1,800 team members, operating out of 25 offices throughout the country and servicing over 50,000 unique locations nationwide, Pearce provides a comprehensive service experience to our customers by offering a wide range of telecom and renewable energy services and expertise. Pearce’s broad service capabilities and geographic footprint throughout the United States provide an excellent home for field technicians and service professionals to grow and advance their careers. Learn more about Pearce Services at www.Pearce-Services.com and www.Pearce-Renewables.com.

Position Summary:

The main responsibility of the Network Planner for this Position is to understand and “plan”  network elements providing Fiber-to-the-Home.  They will be expected to review Wire Center Strategies and design Fiber the Home networks to cover the targeted households within a community/Wirecenter.

Role and Responsibilities:

• High-Level Planning and Costing of network design elements for FTTH.
• F1/F2 Network Plan/ Hub Network Plan
• Create Distribution Area Polygons, schematics, etc, in QGIS Systems.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of GIS systems usedQGIS, ArcGIS, etc.
• Strong technical, analytical, and organizational skills associated with planning, design, and implementation of complicated service provider architectures and applications
• Strong written and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate complex topics in both written and verbal form.
• Understanding of large-scale network capacity management and modeling.
• Strong large-scale network troubleshooting skills

Work in and understand engineering systems: 

•  Infinium - work order estimating and material ordering system
• M6 - Circuit and equipment inventory and design system
• Varasset – Work Order Project Flow
• FROGS
• QGIS, ArcGIS, GIS systems in general
• Various web-based programs

Required Skills

• Excellent organizational skills, communication skills (written and verbal), and computer skills, particularly around Microsoft Office Suite products.
• B.S. in Engineering or equivalent is desirable, or a minimum of 5 years of experience in a data or Telco-related position.
• Specifications: Well-versed in Telecom OSP Planning/Engineering

WHAT WE OFFER

Join the country’s largest national independent services company that will provide you with the tools and resources you need to design, build and enhance a successful career. Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance), PTO/Holidays, and a company-matching 401(k) Retirement plan. It also provides all necessary tools and safety equipment.

Pearce Services believes in strength through diversity. 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 on the basis of 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.