Senior Planning GIS 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 designing high-level GIS solutions for extensive fiber networks. This remote position offers the flexibility to thrive while contributing to innovative projects that connect communities. You will collaborate with talented professionals, ensuring the highest standards of quality and integrity in your work. With a focus on teamwork and transparency, this role is perfect for self-motivated individuals eager to make a lasting impact in the telecommunications industry. Embrace the opportunity to shape the future of connectivity.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Life Insurance

Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of GIS Analyst experience required.
• Strong knowledge of Outside Plant Copper and Fiber Optic Cable design.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Complete GIS high-level designs for fiber to the unit build.
• Act as GIS SME for high-level designers.
• Provide feedback on system enhancements for design processes.

Skills

GIS Analyst

Mapping Tools (ESRI ArcGIS)

Planning OSP, ISP, PON Networks

Microsoft Excel

Documentation Writing

Analytical Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS

3GIS

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

Senior Planning Engineer is a remote-based full-time position, individual contributor who is part of the Lumen Mass Markets. This is a strong, self-motivated individual with the ability to communicate professionally in a dynamic and fast paced environment while maintaining the highest level of integrity and quality in their work.

Work Location

This position has been designated as fully remote in the U.S.

The Main Responsibilities

• Complete GIS high level designs for Lumen's 500,000+ fiber to the unit build.
• GIS and high-level design SME for other high-level designers.
• Provide continual feedback to GIS support team on system enhancements relative to high level design package/process improvements.

What We Look For in a Candidate

• Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Engineering, Computer Science, or relevant experience.
• 3-5+ years in direct GIS Analyst experience.
• Experience utilizing mapping tools such as ESRI ArcGIS.
• 2-3+ years planning OSP, ISP and PON network.
• 3GIS and ESRI direct experience.
• Knowledge of Outside Plant Copper and Fiber Optic Cable (UG, Aerial, Buried) and manhole and conduit design.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel or equivalent program.
• Work independently with little or no oversight, be able to self-manage their workload and deliver all projects to meet deadlines.
• Strong documentation writing and analytical skills with high level attention to detail.
• Must be highly adept at collaborating with others, at all levels in the organization.
• Experience with Metro/Ethernet network a plus.

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

Learn more about Lumen's:

• Benefits*

• Bonus Structure

What to Expect Next

Based on your job application information you may be given the opportunity to complete a video interview immediately after applying. This will include a set of questions for you to record a response to in addition to Game Challenges. Completion of this video interview is a requirement in order to be considered for our open position. Now not a good time? No worries, we will also send you an email with a link to complete the video interview. We strongly recommend that you complete this within 5 days of your application date.

Requisition #: 337088

Background Screening

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page. Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, "protected statuses"). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

Disclaimer

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

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Application Deadline
05/20/2025