Remote Senior Planning Engineer – Telecom Network Strategy

Lumen

Lincoln (NE)

Remote

USD 85,000 - 113,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Lumen, a trusted network provider, offers a Senior Planning Engineer role supporting AI‑ready connectivity from a work‑from‑home setup in the U.S. You will apply approved technologies to growth and new services, ensuring a best‑in‑class customer experience within your territory.

You will develop plans for OSP/ISP plant additions, coordinate cross‑functional teams, analyze data and economics, and stay current with industry trends. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

6+ years of experience in a consulting or senior planning role.
Bachelor's Degree required; a Master’s Degree is preferred (4+ with a Masters).
4+ years inside/outside plant experience in telecommunications with ISP/OSP knowledge.
Strong leadership, communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to analyze data and economics to drive decisions.
Experience with geospatial tools (ArcGIS/PRO) and CAD tools.

Responsibilities

Develops plans for implementation of new OSP/ISP plant construction or modifications.
Oversees network capacity trends and cost-optimized solutions.
Defines market-level strategy for 3–5 year product/tech transformation.
Supports cross-functional teams across departments.
Prepares plans/specs and gathers field data for capital planning.
Monitors expenditures and oversees installation, testing of plant facilities.
Keeps up with industry trends and networks with professionals.