Senior Planning Engineer - Tactical Core Planning

Lumen Technologies • ,

1d • $84,629 - $124,122 • Remote

About The Position

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities. At Lumen, you’ll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what’s next, where performance, security, and resilience matter. This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you’re ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of network planning, telecommunications, or transport engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of DWDM networks, optical transport technologies, and capacity planning.
• Experience managing complex infrastructure projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Ciena, Infinera, or Nokia optical platforms.
• Knowledge of fiber characterization and transport network design.
• Experience with headroom management, RapidRoute, Core Waves, DCE, or large-scale network expansion programs.
• Prior Lumen planning or transport engineering experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Forecast network growth and identify capacity constraints.
• Develop and execute DWDM network augmentation and bandwidth relief plans.
• Create and manage NetBuilds, Statements of Work, and implementation requirements.
• Maintain network headroom and support capacity jeopardy mitigation efforts.
• Coordinate with Engineering, OSP, Operations, Supply Chain, PMO, and implementation teams to deliver network expansions.
• Analyze network performance, provide forecasting and reporting, and support capital planning activities.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and operational efficiencies within Network Planning.

Benefits

• Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.
• Bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree