Senior Planning Engineer

Lumen Technologies

2d•$84,629 - $124,122•Remote

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 Role Provides strategic leadership for data network capacity planning by conducting demand forecasting, growth modeling, and establishing capacity thresholds to inform investment decisions. Develops forward‑looking capacity roadmaps and augmentation strategies to support long‑term network scalability, performance, and cost efficiency. The role focuses on shaping architectural direction and capital planning and is distinct from tactical network operations or real‑time monitoring responsibilities. Location This is a work from home position within the U.S.

Requirements

6+ years professional telecommunications experience and a bachelor’s degree or higher.
High attention to detail with intense focus on high quality output.
Ability to successfully prioritize and multitask across multiple projects.
Demonstrable academic and technical understanding of LAN/WAN internetworking technologies and protocols, including TCP/IP, Ethernet, ISIS, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, VPLS, QoS, L2VPN, L3VPN, multicast, and IPv4/IPv6.
Technical experience with various Cisco, Juniper, and/or Nokia switch and router platforms.
Strong data trending and analysis skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proven track record as adept and effective project manager.
Exceptional intra and interdepartmental collaboration and communications skills.
Strong computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint.
Positive and professional attitude and demeanor, and ability to work both independently and within a team.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in related field and 2+ years of related experience
Experience in an engineering role that included a substantial business/financial focus
Computer scientist knowledge, to include data analytics, predictive analysis, automation development, and reporting.

Responsibilities

Develops/defines strategic network plans for the implementation of new network expansion deployments or augments to existing network elements for Switches and Routers.
Prepares plans and specifications, to include high level overview and requirements to scope project including switch, router, power and space.
Analyzes trending reports to determine areas requiring network expansion, hardware and/or bandwidth augmentation/optimization.
Ensures the use of the most feasible, practical, and economical methods for completing the work. Provides cost data to support capital planning and budgeting.
Monitors and controls project expenditures.
Skilled in strategic planning, project management and/or engineering.
Analyzes layer 3 IP and Layer 2 Ethernet network systems including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting architectural design and integration into current network.
Collaborates with Architecture and Engineering to resolve interoperability challenges in the current and strategic plans of the network.
Needs minimal direction and guidance for most tasks.