Optical Network Engineer II – Private Circuits & Carriers

Eliassen Group; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eliassen Group seeks an Optical Network Engineer II to design, map, build, label, and document private circuits across an enterprise network supporting grid communications. The role combines hands-on carrier engineering with platforms like Ciena 39xx, 6500, MCP/Navigator, SEL ICON, and IMUX, and involves leased circuit implementations.

Hybrid work: 3 days on-site in Charlotte, NC, with after-hours support as needed. W2 benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k + matching, and life insurance.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Desirable: Cisco routers and switches; Opengear/NetGuardian; Cambium/Nokia microwave; telecom UPS and DC plant; Agile, Kanban, Jira; ServiceNow; CAST Pro; familiarity with AI-powered tools.

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.

Skills

Carrier optical engineering

Network engineering

Provisioning

Technical documentation

Written & verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Associate Degree + 5 years telecom

Tools

Ciena 39xx

Ciena 6500

MCP/Navigator

SEL ICON

IMUX

Cisco routers & switches

Opengear

NetGuardian

CAST Pro

Jira

ServiceNow

Job description

Eliassen Group seeks an Optical Network Engineer II to design, map, build, label, and document private circuits across an enterprise network supporting grid communications. The role combines hands-on carrier engineering with platforms like Ciena 39xx, 6500, MCP/Navigator, SEL ICON, and IMUX, and involves leased circuit implementations.

Hybrid work: 3 days on-site in Charlotte, NC, with after-hours support as needed. W2 benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k + matching, and life insurance.