Intern - Planning Engineer - Summer 2026

Lumen

90d • $26 - $38

About The Position

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress. We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future. The intern must be available to work full time (40 hours/week) during the 10-week program from May 29 to August 7, 2026. This position is fully remote/work from home in the continental US. US Work Authorization is required for this role. Program eligibility is contingent on the candidate’s commitment to the entire 10-week program. No exceptions will be made.

Requirements

• Enrolled at a 4-year accredited college or university, rising senior level education status at the start of the internship.
• Graduating between August 2026 and May 2028.
• Preferred fields include but are not limited to: Engineering, Business, Information Technology, Computer Science.
• Proficiency and understanding of MS Office Suite.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Familiarity with formatting, templates, and visual design principles.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with data visualization tools or techniques.

Responsibilities

• Align with the Network Planning organization focusing on strategic and tactical network planning to optimize assets and drive operational efficiency.
• Develop long-range market-level plans, mid-range consolidation strategies, and detailed execution roadmaps across multiple network layers.
• Manage program governance, resource planning, and change management frameworks to ensure alignment with financial targets and transformation initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and mitigate risks to enable sustainable growth and deliver measurable cost savings.
• Optimize planning processes to improve efficiency.
• Conduct data aggregation and analysis to drive margin-improvement initiatives and actions for leadership consumption.
• Integrate new technologies, leveraging AI, to accelerate process and product transformation.
• Perform ad-hoc reporting and analysis to support Director and VP level initiatives.

Benefits

• Hourly Based Pay Range: Min: $26/hour, Max: $38/hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees