At PEARCE, we've got a career for you!
Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. To learn more about Pearce visit http://www.pearce-services.com.
Position Overview
We are seeking an AI Solutions Engineer – OSP Telecommunications to develop and implement AI-powered applications, intelligent agents, dashboards, and automated workflows that improve telecommunications engineering operations.
The ideal candidate combines hands-on AI development and software engineering experience with a foundational understanding of Outside Plant (OSP) engineering, fiber networks, and telecommunications infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and implement AI agents, applications, and automated workflows to improve engineering efficiency.
- Utilize AI platforms such as OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, and other large language models (LLMs).
- Develop advanced prompts, AI assistants, and customized solutions for engineering and operational tasks.
- Build websites, interactive dashboards, and automated reporting tools.
- Integrate AI applications with databases, APIs, GIS platforms, and engineering systems.
- Automate OSP engineering processes, including documentation, project tracking, data validation, and reporting.
- Support fiber network planning, aerial and underground designs, permitting, and construction documentation.
- Collaborate with engineering, field operations, and IT teams to identify automation opportunities.
- Train employees on AI tools and ensure accuracy, security, and reliability.
Required Qualifications
- Hands-on experience developing AI agents, AI applications, or automated workflows.
- Strong knowledge of generative AI, LLMs, and prompt engineering.
- Experience developing websites, dashboards, or software applications.
- Proficiency with Python, JavaScript, SQL, or similar programming languages.
- Experience integrating databases, APIs, and business applications.
- Foundational understanding of telecommunications, OSP engineering, or fiber network infrastructure.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project management skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, AI, Engineering, IT, or a related field, or equivalent technical experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with RAG, vector databases, multi-agent systems, or AI orchestration frameworks.
- Familiarity with AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Docker, or Git.
- Knowledge of GIS platforms such as ArcGIS or QGIS.
- Experience with OSP systems such as FROGS, Varasset, SiteTracker, DPI, or QPort.
- 3+ years of telecommunications, broadband, or OSP engineering experience.
- Experience with fiber/copper network design, permitting, or construction engineering.
What Success Looks Like
Develop practical AI solutions that reduce manual work, improve engineering accuracy, streamline project workflows, and increase operational efficiency across telecommunications engineering teams.
At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.
In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation. We also offer all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses.
This pay range reflects our commitment to pay equity and compliance with state and federal pay transparency laws. If you have questions about compensation, we encourage open discussions during the hiring process.
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!
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