Telecomm Power Engineer

Help engineer the power systems that keep critical telecommunications infrastructure running. If you enjoy designing AC/DC solutions, working with UPS and battery systems, and solving complex field power challenges, this could be the next move worth exploring!

Optomi, in partnership with a leading utility organization, is seeking a Power Engineer in Raleigh, North Carolina.

This is a hybrid opportunity in downtown Raleigh, requiring three days onsite each week.

This is a 12-month contract opportunity that will be reviewed annually for renewal. The position also requires approximately 5–10% travel throughout Eastern North Carolina and Northeastern South Carolina for site visits and implementations.

This is a true engineering and delivery role responsible for designing, implementing, testing, and documenting complex AC and DC power solutions supporting telecommunications infrastructure.

not solely an installation or field-technician position

• Direct power-engineering experience within a telecommunications, carrier, or utility environment
• Strong knowledge of AC and DC power systems
• Hands-on experience with telecom DC plant systems, rectifiers, batteries, fuses, and battery monitoring
• Experience engineering UPS systems and backup power solutions
• Experience with 240/120V AC and 48V or 130V DC power systems
• Familiarity with backup generators and grounding standards for communications sites
• Ability to design, test, document, and deliver complete telecom power solutions
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision

• Eltek, Vertiv, Powerware, or Delta DC plant and UPS systems
• Environmental and alarm-monitoring systems
• Telecommunications shelters, towers, and remote sites
• Utility or carrier-company environments
• Basic TCP/IP, routing, and switching knowledge
• Cisco, Opengear, Net Guardian, Cambium, Nokia, Alcatel-Lucent, or Ciena equipment
• Service Now, Jira, Kanban, or Agile engineering practices
• Network automation, programming, or scripting
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, and Teams
• Professional Engineer registration in North Carolina
• Engineering Fundamentals exam completion
• Project planning and project-management experience

• Design AC and DC power solutions for telecommunications infrastructure
• Support net-new greenfield installations and complete system refreshes
• Evaluate existing power systems, identify deficiencies, and design remediation solutions
• Engineer upgrades involving UPS systems, panels, batteries, rectifiers, fuses, grounding, and monitoring
• Prepare detailed engineering job packages with equipment lists, installation instructions, drawings, network diagrams, and shelf layouts
• Develop cost estimates, economic studies, and work orders for planned installations
• Coordinate implementations with engineers, electricians, installation teams, and field personnel
• Test completed solutions and maintain accurate engineering documentation
• Ensure designs are reliable, efficient, cost-effective, and aligned with business needs
• Provide advanced technical support to NOC, installation, and maintenance teams
• Develop processes and documentation that enable first- and second-level teams to resolve support issues
• Travel to regional sites as needed to evaluate conditions and support implementations

• Engineering power solutions that support critical telecommunications networks
• Working hands-on with AC/DC systems, UPS equipment, batteries, rectifiers, and DC plants
• Designing new greenfield installations and modernizing existing infrastructure
• Evaluating current systems, identifying gaps, and developing complete remediation plans
• Preparing detailed engineering packages and guiding field implementations
• Collaborating with engineers, electricians, NOC teams, and field technicians
• Taking ownership of technical decisions with limited direction
• Seeing power-system designs move from initial planning through testing and final implementation