OCM Engineering
Engineering the Infrastructure Behind Broadband & Grid Modernization
Driving connectivity, infrastructure resilience, and operational efficiency.
Strategic Engineering Partner Trusted Throughout
the Midwest and Beyond
Experience-Driven Precision
Years providing innovative engineering solutions worldwide.
Clients with trust and confidence.
OCM Engineering provides engineering and infrastructure support services for broadband providers and utilities across the Midwest. Our team combines telecommunications and electric distribution expertise to help clients plan, design, and deploy critical infrastructure systems efficiently and reliably.
We support a wide range of infrastructure initiatives with turnkey solutions. Our services include outside plant (OSP) design, electric distribution engineering, joint-use coordination and management, permitting, relocation services, and construction support. OCM provides both turnkey and project-specific engineering solutions to customers, including Duke Energy, Rural Cooperatives, Lumen, Crown Castle, and Metronet.
Our mission is to deliver efficient, accurate, and practical engineering solutions that help clients move their projects forward. Through technical expertise, strong industry partnerships, and a commitment to responsive service, OCM works closely with clients to reduce project risk, improve coordination, and accelerate deployment timelines. As part of the Black & McDonald family of companies, OCM benefits from expanded resources, industry expertise, and the ability to support larger infrastructure programs. This partnership strengthens our capacity to deliver engineering services across multiple markets while maintaining the responsiveness and technical focus our clients rely on.
Contact us today and experience the difference that superior technology and expertise can make in your business.
We have experienced teams assisting with projects near you.
Utility Pole Data Collection
With advanced technologies and experienced professionals, we ensure accurate and reliable data collection, encompassing pole identification, GPS coordinates, structural assessments, and condition evaluations. Our services empower organizations to make informed decisions, optimize asset management strategies, and improve the overall reliability and safety of their utility networks.
Permitting and ROW Acquisition
When it comes to expertise and experience, our inspectors are truly second to none. That’s precisely why numerous communications companies have come to heavily rely on the accurate data we consistently provide.
Utility Pole Placement & Maintenance
A thorough pole inspection enables us to gather the essential data for determining the ideal poles suitable for your specific needs and attachments. This crucial information empowers us to notify you when the time for replacement arrives.
Outside Plant Engineering (OSP)
With the ever-increasing demand for high-speed internet and advanced telecommunication services, OSP engineering and maintenance have become paramount in meeting customer expectations. Our skilled professionals in OSP engineering ensure efficient and cost-effective solutions that meet your needs.
Joint Use Request (JUR)
As the demand for telecommunications infrastructure grows, establishing joint-use agreements becomes crucial. With OCM, you have a key partner in ensuring the efficient allocation of space and the continued reliability and safety of the utility pole infrastructure.
GIS – Records Updates
Incorporating GIS into pole engineering practices ensures the integrity and up-to-date status of pole infrastructure. It streamlines data management, enables proactive maintenance, improves asset management, and empowers informed decision-making for a cost-effective and resilient pole infrastructure.
Relocations
We specialize in providing comprehensive relocation services that cover all aspects of the process. From coordinating with DOTs and developers to verifying as-built facilities, conducting conflict analysis, and designing the relocation plan, we’ve got you covered.
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Communications Pole Data Collection in the Midwest
About Us
Welcome to OCM Group - Engineering Solutions for a World of Possibilities!
For over 25 years, OCM Group has been at the forefront of providing innovative engineering solutions to clients worldwide. Our long-established presence in the market is a testament to our reliability, expertise, and commitment to excellence.
Our company is built on the trust and confidence our clients have placed in us over the years, and we continuously strive to exceed their expectations. We are a diverse team of highly skilled engineers, technicians, and industry experts who are passionate about what we do. We believe in the power of collaboration, and our collective expertise enables us to tackle complex challenges and deliver innovative engineering solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.
We look forward to bringing your vision to life!
Redefining Possibilities, Every Step of the Way.
Experience the Best Utility Pole Inspection & Data Collection in the Midwest.
If you’re looking for utility pole data collection, inspection, and modeling from someone who provides complete, accurate data that can save you money, then contact us at OCM Engineering today. We use the best tools in the industry, and we have the experience you need in the Midwest.