Senior Lead Field Engineer – Remote Telecom Deployments

Lumen Technologies, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 104,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Voluntary lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Lumen Technologies is seeking a Lead Engineer to own field engineering deployments, BOM input, and site surveys for long-haul optical transport networks and LAN/WAN installations. You will work with site contacts, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure successful integration, testing, and maintenance.

The role emphasizes project leadership, adherence to quality standards, and hands-on troubleshooting across multiple deployments while collaborating with Field Operations and Engineering

Qualifications

• Experience in field engineering for at least 2 years.
• Technical knowledge of Telecom ISP design and installation.
• Experience using Optical Power Meter and test equipment.
• In-depth knowledge of AC/DC power and grounding preferred.
• Experience using amp and voltmeter.
• Ability to operate Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR).
• Security-conscious with standard security procedures.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site implementations including surveys and cabinet installation.
• Coordinate with field teams, subcontractors, and management.
• Prepare SOWs from drawings and site docs.
• Communicate changes to documentation with stakeholders.
• Plan resources, schedules, and deployment methods.
• Ensure quality and consistency of field installations.
• Provide in-field training and act as the single point of contact for Site Managers.
• Deploy network upgrades and coordinate with Field Operations.

Skills

Field engineering

Project management

Telecom ISP design

OTDR

Optical power meter

Driver's license

TS/SCI clearance

Travel up to 50%

Tools

OTDR

Optical Power Meter

Test equipment

AC/DC power

Grounding

Job description

Lumen Technologies is seeking a Lead Engineer to own field engineering deployments, BOM input, and site surveys for long-haul optical transport networks and LAN/WAN installations. You will work with site contacts, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure successful integration, testing, and maintenance.

The role emphasizes project leadership, adherence to quality standards, and hands-on troubleshooting across multiple deployments while collaborating with Field Operations and Engineering