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.
Lumen’s commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We’ve made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we’re the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.
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.
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The Role
The Senior Planning Engineer applies approved technologies and architectures to specific requirements for additions to support growth and new services at Lumen. Supports all Lumen business units and affiliates while having full responsibility for a defined territory and being accountable for ensuring the customers within their territory have a best-in-class experience with Lumen.
Location
This is a work from home position within the U.S.
The Main Responsibilities
- Develops/defines plans for the implementation of new OSP/ISP plant construction or modifications to existing facilities including risers and inter-building cabling.
- Oversees network capacity trends to understand current network capacity concerns, solutions, costs, and recommendations; communicates concerns and issues to the leadership team to help them understand future actions, optimization, network augments, etc. Ensures network capacity requirements are met with the highest quality and most efficient cost structure.
- Defines and implements a market level strategy that considers both shorter term capacity needs and long term (3-5 year) product and technology transformation.
- Supports various cross-functional organizations in transport, Core Wave, Field Operations & Implementation, Custom Networks, A&E, etc.
- Prepares plans and specifications, to include gathering field data. Ensures that the most feasible, practical and economical means to complete the work are utilized. Provides cost data to support capital planning and budgeting.
- Monitors and controls project expenditures.
- Oversees the installation/construction and testing of plant facilities.
- Remains up to date on the latest industry developments by reading industry journals, attending industry conferences; analyzing competitor products and services; interacting with customers; networking with industry professionals; and remaining flexible and open to change to see where trends are going.
- Requires minimal direction and guidance.
What We Look For in a Candidate
Required 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 or the equivalent in training and experience
- Demonstrated capacity to focus and deliver on objectives in a dynamic, multi-faceted, fast-paced environment
- Exceptional ability to work effectively in groups with disparate priorities and operational targets with demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate across organizational boundaries
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrated strong leadership capabilities including setting vision, accountability, integrity, humility, empathy, coaching, and mentoring
- Strong data/economic analysis skills
- Ability to create / analyze designs using geospatial tools such as ArcGIS/PRO, AutoCAD and Google Earth
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and detail oriented with an intense focus on quality
- Strong computer skills with emphasis on Microsoft Excel, Access, Visio and PowerPoint
- Positive and professional attitude, and demeanor
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s in Business or MS in Computer Science or Engineering
- Comprehensive knowledge of network topologies spanning the access, transport, and data portions of the network, including working knowledge of the features, functions, and applications
- 2-3 years’ experience with cost savings initiatives and capital budgeting
- Lean/Six Sigma belt certification
- Project Management experience with PMI certification
- Demonstrated experience in developing, operating, and optimizing operational processes to deliver on operational and/or financial objectives
- Experience in an engineering role that included a substantial business/financial focus
Compensation
The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee's primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual's qualifications.
Location Based Pay Ranges
$80510 - $107340 in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD.
$84740 - $112980 in these states: AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY.
$88980 - $118630 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI.
$93210 - $124280 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DE, DC, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.
As with the pay range variety that's based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs.
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 #: 335289
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.
