Senior Planning Engineer — Remote AI Network Growth

Lumen; Trenton (NJ); Remote; USD 93,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LI-Remote

Job summary

Lumen is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to apply approved technologies for growth and new services across the U.S., with a defined territory and a focus on delivering best-in-class experiences for customers.

This work-from-home role, based in the United States, involves planning, market strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and cost control, with responsibilities spanning project planning, construction oversight, and staying current on industry trends.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience; Bachelor's degree; 4+ with a Master's degree.
• 4+ years inside/outside plant experience in telecommunications with ISP/OSP knowledge.
• Ability to focus and deliver in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across organizational boundaries.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities and data/economic analysis skills.
• Experience designing with geospatial tools like ArcGIS/PRO, AutoCAD, Google Earth.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Access, Visio and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Plans for implementing new OSP/ISP plant construction or modifications.
• Oversees network capacity trends and advises leadership on actions and costs.
• Defines market level strategy for 3–5 year product and technology transformation.
• Supports cross-functional teams across multiple groups.
• Prepares plans/specifications with field data and supports budgeting.
• Monitors and controls project expenditures.
• Oversees installation/construction and testing of plant facilities.
• Keeps up with industry developments and trends.
• Requires minimal direction and guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Cross-functional

Geospatial analysis

Data analysis

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

MS in CS/Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Google Earth

Excel

Access

Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

Lumen is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to apply approved technologies for growth and new services across the U.S., with a defined territory and a focus on delivering best-in-class experiences for customers.

This work-from-home role, based in the United States, involves planning, market strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and cost control, with responsibilities spanning project planning, construction oversight, and staying current on industry trends.