E2 Optics reviews

3.6

65% would recommend to a friend

(144 total reviews)

Kristi Alford

82% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

E2 Optics has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 144 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The E2 Optics employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Telecommunications industry (3.5 stars).

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144 reviews
3.0
May 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

There is usually the opportunity to work overtime. Usually between 10-28 additional hours a week. The work pace is pretty steady. They provide water bottles for you during one of the 2 daily 20-40min water breaks. In the lunch tent, they have microwaves (no fridge). There are hand washing stations near the port-a-potties with soap (no real restrooms at any construction site). They give out E2 branded shirts, sweaters, and random company swag every couple of months. You could go from $23 to $28 an hour once you hit a year at this company, depending on how you approach the yearly review and how you showcase your skills.

Cons

My biggest issue is the amount of nepotism that exists, there are family members that are in powerful positions that allow entry level family more leeway and faster promotions. Someone that started 2 months ago could already be given the title of lead(usually takes a year) because they are related to the Project Manager, Superintendent, Field Supervisor, or other leads. The next issue is that the weekly schedule can be hectic. You're at live construction sites. You don't get to pick your hours so if it's a 60-hour work week, you have to stick to it or you could get written up for abandoning your shift. Start time is usually 5 am, Mon-Fri, and the drive to El Mirage/East Mesa can get long if you live in the city. Don't be fooled by the title of data center technician at this company though, a lot of it is construction (structured cabling) for the inside of data centers, you're not really assigning IP addresses, deploying to a network, etc. You're running copper and fiber cables and then connecting those cables. Benefits suck, they offer health insurance through Cigna, and American Trust Retirement for your 401(K) plan.

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E2 Optics Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review. Feedback like this is important as we continue working to improve and better support our teams. We recommend you reach out to your supervisor to learn more about the new Technical Training courses at E2 Optics. Thank you for being a part of our team.
5.0
May 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great people to work with, good pay, a lot of OT if you need it in certain sites.

Cons

A lot of hours sometimes and it feels pushed.

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E2 Optics Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It’s great to hear that the people you work with make the day-to-day a positive experience. We appreciate you being part of the team and value your feedback as we continue to improve and grow together.
5.0
Apr 19, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Ease of transition to working on a construction site. Safety is a Tip Top Priority for all employees. Experience working with fiber optics and seeing other professions work conditions. Lunch was provided on site.

Cons

Same work every day. Sometimes issues getting parked and check in for work on time.

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E2 Optics Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that your transition to the construction environment was smooth and that our commitment to safety stood out to you—keeping our teams safe is always our top priority. We appreciate your honest feedback. Feedback like this is important, and we continually look for ways to improve.
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