Senior Planning Engineer — Remote Telecom Network Growth

Lumen; Richmond (VA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to apply approved technologies to growth projects and ensure best-in-class service within a defined territory. The role supports multiple business units and affiliates while maintaining accountability for delivering efficient, high-quality solutions.

The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, market strategy, and long-term technology transformation, with a focus on keeping pace with industry trends and data-driven decisions across the U.S.

Qualifications

• Consulting level Typically with 6+ years of experience; Bachelor's Degree. 4+ with a Master's Degree.
• 4+ years inside and outside plant experience in telecommunications with in-depth knowledge of ISP/OSP equipment and designs.
• Demonstrated capacity to focus and deliver in a dynamic environment.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Strong data/economic analysis skills.
• Experience using geospatial tools like ArcGIS/PRO, AutoCAD and Google Earth.

Responsibilities

• Develops/defines plans for implementing new OSP/ISP plant construction or modifications to existing facilities.
• Oversees network capacity trends and communicates results to leadership.
• Defines market level strategy for short and long term technology transformation.
• Supports cross-functional teams in transport, Field Ops & Implementation, Custom Networks, and A&E.
• Prepares plans and specifications, gathering field data and cost data for capital planning.
• Monitors and controls project expenditures; oversees installation and testing of facilities.
• Keeps up-to-date on industry developments and trends.

Skills

Telecommunications experience

Leadership

Data/economic analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel/PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Google Earth

Job description

Lumen is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to apply approved technologies to growth projects and ensure best-in-class service within a defined territory. The role supports multiple business units and affiliates while maintaining accountability for delivering efficient, high-quality solutions.

The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, market strategy, and long-term technology transformation, with a focus on keeping pace with industry trends and data-driven decisions across the U.S.