E2 Optics is an excellent employer in an industry that is experiencing unprecedented growth - Installer E2 Optics Employee Review

5.0
Oct 18, 2024
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Pros

Safety is the heart of E2 Optics core values. You can rest assured your health and well-being are imperative when on a project site. Management is fair, understanding, and experienced. There is a strong and respected culture at E2 Optics, centered around their core values. You get what you invest into this job. Regardless of experience in the industry, E2 Optics will help ensure you are set up for success. E2 Optics is a well-oiled machine firing on all cylinders. There are opportunities for overtime, which can add up big $$$ Hard work and leadership qualities will surely be seen by your supervisors and you'll reap the benefits. If you show up on time and work hard everyday you can grow your career. Woman-owned business in a predominantly male industry. E2 Optics offers training and certifications that hold tremendous value in the low voltage industry. Non-union. You won't be ridiculed for working too much. No Union fees. No union politics or requirements. PTO, 401k match, bank holidays Multiple locations across the country. Travel pay opportunities may arise Lucrative employee referral program

Cons

FULL personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times. Elevated work off the ground is sometimes required. Physical job. Hand dexterity. Large teams with many moving parts. Non-union. Entry level compensation reflected.

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E2 Optics Response
9mo
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It is wonderful to know that our safety practices, training, and career growth opportunities have made a positive impact. Feedback like yours inspires us to keep building a great workplace.

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5.0
May 25, 2026
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Pros

Good company really stands behind their employees.

Cons

Work can change to different locations without notice sometimes.

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E2 Optics Response
2w
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate you sharing your perspective and acknowledging the opportunities for steady work and travel. Feedback like this is important to us as we continue working to strengthen connection, communication, and the overall employee experience.
3.0
May 19, 2026
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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
2w
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.
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