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Senior Planning Engineer

May 1, 2026

<div class="container-3Gm1a"><p><b>About Lumen</b></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><div><div style="padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word;"><h2 style="margin: 0px;"><b>The Role</b></h2> </div><div><p>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.</p></div></div><div style="padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word;"><h2 style="margin: 0px;"><b>Location</b></h2> </div><div><p>This is a work from home position within the U.S.</p></div></div><div style="padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word;"><h2 style="margin: 0px;"><b>The Main Responsibilities</b></h2> </div><div><ul><li>Develops/defines strategic network plans for the implementation of new network expansion deployments or augments to existing network elements for Switches and Routers. </li><li>Prepares plans and specifications, to include high level overview and requirements to scope project including switch, router, power and space.</li><li>Analyzes trending reports to determine areas requiring network expansion, hardware and/or bandwidth augmentation/optimization.</li><li>Ensures the use of the most feasible, practical, and economical methods for completing the work. Provides cost data to support capital planning and budgeting.</li><li>Monitors and controls project expenditures. </li><li>Skilled in strategic planning, project management and/or engineering. </li><li>Analyzes layer 3 IP and Layer 2 Ethernet network systems including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting architectural design and integration into current network.</li><li>Collaborates with Architecture and Engineering to resolve interoperability challenges in the current and strategic plans of the network.</li><li>Needs minimal direction and guidance for most tasks.</li></ul></div></div><div style="padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word;"><h2 style="margin: 0px;"><b>What We Look For in a Candidate</b></h2> </div><div><p><strong><u>Required:</u></strong></p><ul><li>6+ years professional telecommunications experience and a bachelor’s degree or higher. </li><li>High attention to detail with intense focus on high quality output. </li><li>Ability to successfully prioritize and multitask across multiple projects. </li><li>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. </li><li>Technical experience with various Cisco, Juniper, and/or Nokia switch and router platforms. </li><li>Strong data trending and analysis skills. </li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. </li><li>Proven track record as adept and effective project manager. </li><li>Exceptional intra and interdepartmental collaboration and communications skills. </li><li>Strong computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint.</li><li>Positive and professional attitude and demeanor, and ability to work both independently and within a team. </li></ul><p><strong><u>Preferred:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Master’s degree in related field and 2+ years of related experience </li><li>Experience in an engineering role that included a substantial business/financial focus</li><li>Computer scientist knowledge, to include data analytics, predictive analysis, automation development, and reporting. </li></ul></div></div><div style="padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word;"><h2 style="margin: 0px;"><b>Compensation</b></h2> </div><div><table style="width: 736pt;" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><colgroup><col style="width: 736pt;"></colgroup><tbody><tr style="height: 9.65pt;"><td style="width: 736pt;" rowspan="17"><p>This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.</p><p><br><strong>Location Based Pay Ranges</strong><br><br>$84,629 - $112,838 in these states: AL AR AZ FL GA IA ID IN KS KY LA ME MO MS MT ND NE NM OH OK PA SC SD TN UT VT WI WV WY <br>$88,860 - $118,480 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI <br>$93,092 - $124,122 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WA </p><p><br>Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.</p></td></tr><tr style="height: 9.65pt;"></tr><tr style="height: 9.65pt;"></tr><tr style="height: 9.65pt;"></tr><tr style="height: 9.65pt;"></tr><tr style="height: 9.65pt;"></tr><tr style="height: 9.65pt;"></tr><tr style="height: 9.65pt;"></tr><tr style="height: 9.65pt;"></tr><tr style="height: 9.65pt;"></tr><tr style="height: 9.65pt;"></tr><tr style="height: 9.65pt;"></tr><tr style="height: 9.65pt;"></tr><tr style="height: 9.65pt;"></tr><tr style="height: 9.65pt;"></tr><tr style="height: 9.65pt;"></tr><tr style="height: 9.65pt;"></tr></tbody></table><p><strong>Learn more about Lumen's:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/benefits-statement" rel="noopener">Benefits</a></li><li><a href="https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/compensation-information" rel="noopener">Bonus Structure</a></li></ul><p>#LI-Remote</p><p>#LI-PB1</p></div></div></div><p>Requisition #: 340652</p><p><b>Background Screening</b></p><p>If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our <a href="https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq">FAQ page</a>. Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.</p><p><br>Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.</p><p><b>Equal Employment Opportunities</b></p><p>We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.</p><p><b>Disclaimer</b></p><p>The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.</p><p>In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.</p><p>Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.</p></div>

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