Top 41 Telecommunications engineer Jobs in Atlanta, Ga

Telecommunications Engineer Core
Southern Company —Atlanta, GA
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- System design
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
5d
Telecommunications Engineer 1 - Atlanta, GA
M.C. Dean, Inc —Atlanta, GA
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Mid-level
Staff Network Engineer, Network Infrastructure and Capacity
Google —Atlanta, GA
- $176,000 - $256,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- 5 years
5d
Network Implementation Engineer, Edge Metro Capacity Delivery
Google —Atlanta, GA
- $150,000 - $218,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- 6 years
- Computer Science
Engineering Project Manager, Charging
Tesla —Atlanta, GA
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
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Telecommunications Engineer 2 - Atlanta, GA
M.C. Dean, Inc —Atlanta, GA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Engineering
- Research
OSP Engineer Remote
Luck Grove Telecom Inc —Atlanta, GA
- $24 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Remote
- Schematics
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Project Engineer, Associate
M.C. Dean, Inc —Atlanta, GA
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Entry level
Senior Network and Radio Engineer
Stadler Rail AG —Atlanta, GA
- Full-time
- Management
- Computer Science
- English
- Profit sharing
- Paid training
8d
Network Engineering Lead, Digital & Technology Services
Alvarez & Marsal —Atlanta, GA
- $135,000 - $210,000 a year
- Full-time
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- AD&D insurance
- 401(k)
4d
Field Service Engineer
Hueman PE Talent Solutions —Atlanta, GA
- $75,000 - $92,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Military
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Network Engineering Lead, Digital & Technology Services
Alvarez and Marsal —Atlanta, GA
- $135,000 - $210,000 a year
- Full-time
- 8 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
- AD&D insurance
- 401(k)
4d
Regional Lead Data Center Electrical Engineer, Google Data Centers
Google —Atlanta, GA
- $214,000 - $299,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
OSP Field Engineer// Fresher can apply
SoftQL —Atlanta, GA
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Travel
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Consulting Sales Engineer
Ericsson —Atlanta, GA
- 8 hour shift
- Remote
- Computer science
- Azure
- Computer Science
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
2d
Project Engineer 1 - New College Grad 2025 - 2026 (E&C - Palmetto, GA)
M.C. Dean, Inc —Palmetto, GA
- Full-time
- Office
- Electrical Engineering
- Python
Network Engineer IV- 4P/695
4P Consulting Inc. —Atlanta, GA
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- System design
- Senior level
Quick Apply
Sr. ICT Design Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering
Amazon Data Services, Inc. —Atlanta, GA
- $136,600 - $184,800 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
Project Engineer, Staff
M.C. Dean, Inc —Atlanta, GA
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Mid-level
Electrical Engineer, Data Center, Colocation Regional Engineering - AMER
Amazon Data Services, Inc. —Atlanta, GA
- $116,800 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Construction site
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
9d

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Telecommunications Engineer Core

Southern Company -
Atlanta, GA

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Job Details

Full-time
5 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

DWDM
Contract documentation review
Telecommunications safety protocols
Contract review
Safety protocol adherence
Telecommunications network configuration documentation
Contract management experience in telecommunications
Technical documentation
Network testing
System design
Mapping software
Construction plans
As-built drawings
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Records management
Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) implementation
Engineering project budget management
As-built drawing coordination
Fiber optic systems installation
Design engineering
Collaborative technology platforms
Vendor contract management
Productivity software
Financial management
Budget tracking
Project risk management
Field engineering
GIS

Full Job Description

Telecommunications Engineer - Core

Purpose

This role provides regional and system-level engineering, design, and third-level operational support for Southern Company’s fiber optic cabling infrastructure, including long-haul transport routes, outside plant facilities, dark fiber, and associated optical transport platforms. The position is responsible for planning, documenting, implementing, and maintaining resilient fiber cabling solutions that support enterprise telecommunications services. The engineer will also support optical and packet transport technologies, including Ciena DWDM, SEL ICON, and Nokia SAR platforms, while collaborating with IOC, Aggregate Services, Edge Services, Field Operations, Power Delivery, vendors, contractors, and other internal and external stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities

Engineer, design, and support Southern Company’s enterprise fiber optic cabling infrastructure, including long-haul routes, outside plant fiber, dark fiber, splice points, terminations, and physical route diversity.

Perform field site walks and route assessments to evaluate fiber placement, conduit/path availability, equipment locations, termination points, handholes, splice enclosures, and constructability requirements.

Develop and review fiber cabling designs, bills of material, installation requirements, cable assignments, fiber counts, splice documentation, and engineering packages for new installations, upgrades, relocations, and restorations.

Review post-construction fiber test results, including OTDR traces, insertion loss measurements, continuity testing, and acceptance documentation to validate performance against design requirements.

Maintain accurate fiber records and route documentation in GIS and related systems, including 3GIS, as-built records, fiber assignments, lease information, and network inventory data.

Provide engineering, procurement, implementation, and third-level support for optical transport platforms and services, including Ciena DWDM, SEL ICON, Nokia SAR, and related telecommunications infrastructure.

Analyze traffic growth, circuit demand, and network utilization to recommend DWDM capacity additions, route enhancements, and transport network improvements.

Identify, document, and communicate transport and fiber infrastructure risks, including single points of failure, route diversity concerns, capacity constraints, aging facilities, and restoration vulnerabilities.

Support incident response, disaster recovery, backhaul restoration, emergency fiber deployments, and service restoration activities as needed.

Coordinate with engineering teams, field operations, contractors, vendors, and business partners to ensure fiber and transport work is planned, implemented, tested, documented, and turned over successfully.

Manage dark fiber leases, carrier coordination, vendor deliverables, service contracts, invoice validation, and related logistics.

Participate in vendor evaluations, contract discussions, and procurement activities for fiber cabling, optical transport equipment, maintenance services, and related telecommunications solutions.

Manage assigned work within approved schedules, budgets, standards, and service commitments while balancing multiple concurrent projects and operational priorities.

Job Requirements

Strong working knowledge of fiber optic cabling engineering, including outside plant route design, cable sizing, fiber counts, splice planning, terminations, testing, restoration, and documentation.

Experience with long-haul optical transport networks, DWDM systems, and related telecommunications platforms; experience with Ciena DWDM, SEL ICON, and Nokia SAR equipment is preferred.

Knowledge of Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3 network concepts, including Ethernet, TCP/IP, MPLS, and optical transport services.

Ability to interpret and produce engineering drawings, fiber route documentation, test results, as-built records, GIS data, and technical design packages.

Understanding of telecommunications construction practices, safety requirements, IT security requirements, and applicable company standards, policies, and procedures.

Financial acumen to support budget planning, cost tracking, invoice validation, contract review, and risk management for telecommunications projects and services.

Ability to triage and manage Telecom Services Core work requests, prioritize competing demands, and deliver solutions with minimal supervision.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 and related productivity, documentation, and collaboration tools.

Knowledge of Southern Company’s enterprise networks, operating practices, and core business processes is preferred.

Competencies

Perform all work safely and in alignment with company safety expectations.

Apply sound engineering judgment, analytical discipline, and structured problem- solving to fiber, optical transport, and infrastructure challenges.

Organize work effectively, manage multiple detailed priorities, meet schedules, and deliver on customer and operational commitments.

Communicate complex technical information clearly through professional oral, written, and presentation skills.

Build productive relationships and work collaboratively with internal teams, leadership, vendors, contractors, and external partners.

Negotiate, influence, and coordinate across organizations to resolve issues and support successful project outcomes.

Demonstrate initiative, adaptability, accountability, and a strong work ethic while supporting operational and project priorities.

Provide and accept feedback in a team-oriented environment.

Demonstrate Southern Company Our Values in daily work and stakeholder interactions.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.

Work Location and Hours:

The successful candidate must live in the Southern Company footprint and travel to telecom locations, project sites, and meetings throughout the system as required.

Subject to 24x7 call-out rotation and emergency response support.

This position falls under the company’s Insider Threat Program and will have access to, and control over sensitive data, systems or assets. Enhanced personnel screening, which includes a background review, drug screen and psychological assessment, will be required if you are selected for this position

* This job description does not, nor is it intended to represent an exhaustive listing of all duties, tasks or responsibilities for the position listed. Based upon individual experience and teamwork load, responsibilities are assigned in varying degrees.

About Southern Company

Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .

Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and beneﬁts will also be provided during the hiring process.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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