Sr Planning Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Planning Engineer applies approved technologies and architectures to specific requirements for additions that support growth and new services at Lumen. The role supports all Lumen business units and affiliates, has full responsibility for a defined territory, and is accountable for delivering a best-in-class experience to customers in that territory. This is a work-from-home position within the U.S. The position plans network plant construction and modifications, monitors capacity and recommends solutions, and defines market strategies addressing both short-term capacity needs and long-term product and technology transformation. It works with cross-functional organizations, prepares plans and specifications, supports capital planning and budgeting, monitors project expenditures, and oversees installation, construction, and testing of plant facilities. The role requires minimal direction and guidance.
Requirements
- Typically, 6 or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or 4 or more years with a master's degree.
- At least 4 years of inside and outside plant telecommunications experience, with in-depth knowledge of ISP/OSP equipment and designs, or equivalent training and experience.
- Demonstrated ability to focus on and deliver objectives in a dynamic, multifaceted, fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work effectively with groups that have differing priorities and operational targets, and to influence and collaborate across organizational boundaries.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership capabilities, including setting vision, accountability, integrity, humility, empathy, coaching, and mentoring.
- Strong data and economic analysis skills.
- Ability to create and analyze designs using geospatial tools such as ArcGIS/PRO, AutoCAD, and Google Earth.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a strong focus on quality.
- Strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft Excel, Access, Visio, and PowerPoint.
- Positive and professional attitude and demeanor.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in Business, Computer Science, or Engineering.
- Comprehensive knowledge of network topologies spanning access, transport, and data networks, including working knowledge of their features, functions, and applications.
- 2–3 years of experience with cost-savings initiatives and capital budgeting.
- Lean/Six Sigma belt certification.
- Project management experience with PMI certification.
- Experience developing, operating, and optimizing operational processes to achieve operational or financial objectives.
- Engineering experience with a substantial business or financial focus.
Responsibilities
- Develop and define plans for new outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) construction or modifications to existing facilities, including risers and inter-building cabling.
- Oversee network capacity trends, identify concerns and solutions, analyze costs, and communicate recommendations and future actions to leadership.
- Ensure network capacity requirements are met with high quality and an efficient cost structure.
- Define and implement market-level strategies that address short-term capacity needs and long-term (3–5 year) product and technology transformation.
- Support cross-functional organizations, including Transport, Core Wave, Field Operations and Implementation, Custom Networks, and A&E.
- Prepare plans and specifications, including gathering field data, and select feasible, practical, and economical approaches to completing work.
- Provide cost data to support capital planning and budgeting.
- Monitor and control project expenditures.
- Oversee the installation, construction, and testing of plant facilities.
- Stay current on industry developments through journals, conferences, competitor analysis, customer interaction, industry networking, and attention to emerging trends.
Benefits
- Health, Life, and Voluntary Lifestyle benefits.
- Other perks intended to support physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
- Bonus structure that may include short-term incentives, long-term incentives, and/or sales compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
