Senior Planning Engineer

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Date: Apr 20, 2026

Location: Remote, US

Company: Lumen Technologies

Lumen is the trusted network for AI. We’re transforming how businesses connect, secure, and scale in an AI-driven world.

By connecting people, data, and applications quickly, securely, and effortlessly, we help organizations move faster and unlock what’s next.

At Lumen, people power progress. Our culture is built on teamwork, trust, and transparency, giving you the flexibility, support, and opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’re looking for top-tier talent ready to take on the challenge. Join us in building the future.

The Role

Manages Mass Markets feeder fiber capacity planning and forecasting for a defined geographical area, translating build programs and growth demand into actionable strategies that support predictable delivery and disciplined capital deployment. Individual contributor position (no direct reports).

Location

This is a work from home position within the U.S.

The Main Responsibilities

  • Manages Mass Markets feeder fiber planning, including capacity strategy, feeder sizing, and reinforcement identification to support customer growth and meet customer service level targets.
  • Maintains planning-level knowledge of legacy copper architecture and electronics (e.g. DSLAMS, cabinets, remotes) to assess impacts on capacity, service delivery and network transitions.
  • Aligns plans to capital budgets, priorities, and market strategies; develop cost-effective scopes and planning-level cost estimates informed by key cost drivers, constructability, and capital efficiency; initiate funded work packages to support Engineering execution.
  • Acts as technical planning SME across multiple platforms within Mass Markets; provides guidance and informal mentorship to junior planners.
  • Partners across Engineering, Construction, Operations, Program Management, and Finance to align scope, schedule, and funding and keep delivery on track.

 

What We Look For in a Candidate

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and relevant experience 
  • 6+ years of related experience
  • 4+ years of related experinece with a Master's Degree
  • Strong experience in fiber network planning, preferably in Mass Markets environments
  • Strong knowledge of planning systems and tools (e.g., GSA, TIRKS, NDS, UPP CapCore) and proficiency with Copilot, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to identify data sources, extract data, and independently recognize problems and solutions
  • Strong organization and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills (voice/video meetings, email, and presentations)

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

$84,629 - $112,838 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  WY 
$88,860 - $118,480 in these states: CO  HI  MI  MN  NC  NH  NV  OR  RI 
$93,092 - $124,122 in these states: AK  CA  CT  DC  DE  IL  MA  MD  NJ  NY  TX  VA  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.

 

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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.

 

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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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