Senior Planning Engineer - Remote AI-Ready Network Growth

Lumen; Salem (OR); Remote; USD 89,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen is a trusted network provider delivering AI-ready connectivity for enterprises, governments, and communities. The Senior Planning Engineer role focuses on implementing growth-ready plant construction, capacity planning, and cross-functional coordination to ensure a best-in-class customer experience within a defined territory.

The position emphasizes ownership, strategic market planning, and collaboration with transport, Field Operations, and other teams to deliver high‑quality,

Qualifications

• Consulting level with 6+ years of experience; Bachelor's degree required; a Master’s degree is a plus.
• 4+ years inside/outside plant experience in telecommunications with ISP/OSP knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver objectives in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops plans for implementation of new plant construction or modifications.
• Oversees network capacity trends and advises on actions and costs.
• Defines market level strategy for short- and long-term transformations.
• Supports cross-functional organizations in transport, Field Ops, and more.
• Prepares plans and specifications and provides cost data for budgeting.

Skills

Industry experience

Consulting level

Data analysis

Leadership

Geospatial tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Google Earth

Job description

Lumen is a trusted network provider delivering AI-ready connectivity for enterprises, governments, and communities. The Senior Planning Engineer role focuses on implementing growth-ready plant construction, capacity planning, and cross-functional coordination to ensure a best-in-class customer experience within a defined territory.

The position emphasizes ownership, strategic market planning, and collaboration with transport, Field Operations, and other teams to deliver high‑quality,