Optical Network Engineer II
Charlotte, NC
Category: Engineer
Industry: Energy
Standard Hours: Open
Reference ID: JN -102026-109165
Date Posted: 10/21/2026
Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/EAXtTA
Description:
Hybrid 3 days on-site in either Charlotte, NC or Charlotte, NC
Our client seeks an Optical Network Engineer II to design, map, build, label, and document private circuits across an enterprise network supporting grid communications. The role involves hands-on carrier optical engineering with platforms such as Ciena 39xx, 6500, MCP/Navigator, SEL ICON, and IMUX, along with collaboration on leased circuit implementations. The engineer will produce clear instructions for Field Services and the NOC, provide third-level support, and complete documentation to reserve bandwidth and ensure operational readiness. Some cutovers and support activities will occur outside normal business hours.
Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $70,000 to $90,000/yr. w2
JN -102026-109165
Responsibilities:
- Design, map, build, label, and document private circuits across regional areas with an initial focus on the Carolinas.
- Plan, implement, test, and document communication systems and network components to meet business needs.
- Work with the Carrier Services team on design and implementation of leased circuits.
- Complete circuit documentation and label equipment with circuit IDs to reserve bandwidth.
- Write clear and detailed instructions for Field Services and the NOC for testing, turn-up, and cross-connects.
- Develop support processes for first- and second-level teams and provide advanced third-level support as needed.
Experience Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of direct experience in carrier optical engineering, network engineering, and/or provisioning.
- Direct hands-on experience with Ciena 39xx, 6500, MCP/Navigator, SEL ICON, and IMUX carrier optical equipment.
- Experience with microwave, radio, transport, and grid communication networks including build-out and documentation.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Basic Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.
- Desired: Cisco routers and switches; Opengear and NetGuardian devices; Cambium/Nokia microwave; telecom UPS and DC plant (Eltek, Vertiv, Powerware, Delta); Agile, Kanban, Jira; ServiceNow; corporate documentation systems such as CAST Pro; familiarity with AI-powered tools and prompt development.
Education Requirements:
BS in Electrical Engineering, Network Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent. Alternatively, an Associate Degree in Engineering Technology with 5 years of related telecom engineering experience, or 10 years of direct telecom experience with carrier optical engineering and/or provisioning.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.
W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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