Senior Planning Engineer

Lumen Technologies; United States; Remote; USD 82,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Planning Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in Local Switch Planning and Traffic Engineering. This remote position offers the chance to impact voice network simplification while collaborating with various teams to ensure efficient network operations. With a focus on capacity management and technical requirements, you will help shape the future of connectivity. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and the flexibility to thrive in your career. If you are passionate about technology and innovation, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Life Insurance

Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in network planning and traffic engineering.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education required.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate capacity requirements using forecast data and network inventory.
• Plan and manage network elements and facilities based on engineering requirements.

Skills

Network Planning

Traffic Engineering

Capacity Management

Technical Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

About Lumen

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

The Senior Planning Engineer will be responsible for Local Switch Planning and Local Traffic Engineering in support of Voice Network Simplification.

Location

This is a Work from Home position within the U.S.

The Main Responsibilities

• Anticipate capacity requirements in the network using forecast data, existing network inventory data, growth trends, and standard architectures, models, and configurations regarding TMD Switch Consolidation. Responsibilities include job creation, funding, and supplying hand-off documents to engineering. Ensure that all affected databases are updated upon job completion.
• Plan, manage, and engineer network elements and facilities using technical and engineering requirements, input from other departments, and budgetary considerations. Responsible for monitoring, timing, sizing, and pricing of network element additions, including quotes and locating replacement MD equipment in legacy switches (5E, DMS, AXE, etc.).
• Build new groups in TIRKS and TRDB for ILEC and infrastructure.
• Work with Service Managers and Providers daily to resolve issues and answer questions.
• Monitor network for under-utilization for assigned Providers as well as Infrastructure, ILEC, and IXCs.
• LERG & ASR activity.
• Routing and interconnections into the PSTN.
• Regulatory requirements.

What We Look For in a Candidate

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and relevant experience
• 6+ years of related experience
• 4+ years of related experience with a Master's Degree

Compensation

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.

Location Based Pay Ranges:

• $82,969 - $110,625 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, and WY.
• $87,117 - $116,156 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
• $91,266 - $121,688 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.

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 can answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives, and/or sales compensation) as you progress through the selection process.

Learn more about Lumen's:

• Benefits
• Bonus Structure

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What to Expect Next

Based on your application information, you may be invited to complete a video interview immediately after applying. This will include questions for you to record responses to, in addition to Game Challenges. Completion of this video interview is required to be considered for the position. If it's not a good time, we will email you a link to complete it within 5 days of your application.

Requisition #: 337202

Background Screening

If selected, a background check including criminal records, motor vehicle reports, and/or drug screening may be conducted depending on the role. Job-related concerns found during screening may disqualify you. Results are evaluated case-by-case.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other protected statuses. We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in employment decisions.

Disclaimer

The responsibilities outlined are general and may change based on business needs. Do not include age-identifying information in your application materials. Lumen does not require payment from applicants during recruitment. Beware of fraudulent offers requesting payment.

Application Deadline

05/10/2025