Senior Planning Engineer

Lumen Technologies

18h • Remote

About The Position

Lumen is the trusted network for AI. We’re transforming how businesses connect, secure, and scale in an AI-driven world. By connecting people, data, and applications quickly, securely, and effortlessly, we help organizations move faster and unlock what’s next. At Lumen, people power progress. Our culture is built on teamwork, trust, and transparency, giving you the flexibility, support, and opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’re looking for top-tier talent ready to take on the challenge. Join us in building the future.
The Senior Planning Engineer applies approved technologies and architectures to specific requirements for additions to support growth and new services at Lumen. Supports all Lumen business units and affiliates while having full responsibility for a defined territory and being accountable for ensuring the customers within their territory have a best-in-class experience with Lumen.

Requirements

• 4+ years inside and outside plant experience in telecommunications with in-depth knowledge of ISP/OSP equipment and designs or the equivalent in training and experience
• Demonstrated capacity to focus and deliver on objectives in a dynamic, multi-faceted, fast-paced environment
• Exceptional ability to work effectively in groups with disparate priorities and operational targets with demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across organizational boundaries
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated strong leadership capabilities including setting vision, accountability, integrity, humility, empathy, coaching, and mentoring
• Strong data/economic analysis skills
• Ability to create / analyze designs using geospatial tools such as ArcGIS/PRO, AutoCAD and Google Earth
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and detail oriented with an intense focus on quality
• Strong computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Excel, Access, Visio and PowerPoint
• Positive and professional attitude, and demeanor

Nice To Haves

• Master’s in Business or MS in Computer Science or Engineering
• Comprehensive knowledge of network topologies spanning the access, transport, and data portions of the network, including working knowledge of the features, functions, and applications
• 2-3 years’ experience with cost savings initiatives and capital budgeting
• Lean/Six Sigma belt certification
• Project Management experience with PMI certification
• Demonstrated experience in developing, operating, and optimizing operational processes to deliver on operational and/or financial objectives
• Experience in an engineering role that included a substantial business/financial focus

Responsibilities

• Develops/defines plans for the implementation of new OSP/ISP plant construction or modifications to existing facilities including risers and inter-building cabling.
• Oversees network capacity trends to understand current network capacity concerns, solutions, costs, and recommendations; communicates concerns and issues to the leadership team to help them understand future actions, optimization, network augments, etc. Ensures network capacity requirements are met with the highest quality and most efficient cost structure.
• Defines and implements a market level strategy that considers both shorter term capacity needs and long term (3-5 year) product and technology transformation.
• Supports various cross-functional organizations in transport, Core Wave, Field Operations & Implementation, Custom Networks, A&E, etc.
• Prepares plans and specifications, to include gathering field data. Ensures that the most feasible, practical and economical means to complete the work are utilized. Provides cost data to support capital planning and budgeting.
• Monitors and controls project expenditures.
• Oversees the installation/construction and testing of plant facilities.
• Remains up to date on the latest industry developments by reading industry journals, attending industry conferences; analyzing competitor products and services; interacting with customers; networking with industry professionals; and remaining flexible and open to change to see where trends are going.
• Requires minimal direction and guidance.

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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees