Planning Engineer

About Lumen Technologies and the Planning Engineer Role

Lumen Technologies connects the world by igniting business growth through secure, quick, and effortless connections for people, data, and applications. We are committed to building a culture and company from the people up, founded on teamwork, trust, and transparency. At Lumen, we believe people power progress.

We are seeking 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.

As a Planning Engineer at Lumen, you will apply approved technologies and architectures to specific requirements for additions to support growth and new services. This is a work from home position within the U.S.

Main Responsibilities of a Planning Engineer

• Supports federal and local government quoting activity.
• Prepares plans and specifications, to include gathering field data.
• Assures that the most feasible, practical and economical means to complete the work are utilized.
• Provides cost data to support capital planning and budgeting.
• Skilled in planning and/or engineering.
• Analyzes local and wide area network systems and/or customer network environment, including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting operating systems and protocol suites and configuring communication media with concentrators, bridges and other devices.
• Supports the acquisition and implementation of leased services.
• Receives direction and guidance to complete tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Fully seasoned with typically 5+ years professional experience with a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and experience or 2-3 years with a Master's Degree.
• Attention to detail with good organizational capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize with good time management skills.
• Strong data/economic analysis skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• Detail oriented with an intense focus on quality.
• Proven track record as adept and effective project manager.
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and communications skills.
• Strong computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience quoting to military installations and other government facilities.
• Experience in an engineering role that included a substantial business/financial focus.

Compensation and Benefits

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. 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. Further details on our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives, and/or sales compensation) can be discussed during the selection process.

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. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.

Key Skills/Competency

• Network Planning
• Government Quoting
• Capital Planning
• Budgeting
• Project Management
• Data Analysis
• LAN/WAN Systems
• Cost Data
• Leased Services
• Microsoft Excel