Lumen Technologies

Senior Planning Engineer - Tactical Core Planning

Remote, USA · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$85k-$113kDetected 12 days ago

ForecastingSupply ChainAR/VRCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

The Senior Planning Engineer is responsible for forecasting, planning, and engineering capacity solutions across Lumen's core transport network.
The Main Responsibilities Forecast network growth and identify capacity constraints.
6+ years of network planning, telecommunications, or transport engineering experience.

This role ensures network readiness through proactive headroom management, DWDM network augmentation, and execution of capacity expansion projects to support customer and business growth.
Develop and execute DWDM network augmentation and bandwidth relief plans.
Create and manage NetBuilds, Statements of Work, and implementation requirements.
Maintain network headroom and support capacity jeopardy mitigation efforts.
Coordinate with Engineering, OSP, Operations, Supply Chain, PMO, and implementation teams to deliver network expansions.
Analyze network performance, provide forecasting and reporting, and support capital planning activities.
Drive process improvements, automation, and operational efficiencies within Network Planning.
At Lumen, you'll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what's next, where performance, security, and resilience matter.
This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry.
If you're ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today.

What We Look For in a Candidate Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Strong knowledge of DWDM networks, optical transport technologies, and capacity planning.
Preferred Qualifications Experience with Ciena, Infinera, or Nokia optical platforms.

Experience with Ciena, Infinera, or Nokia optical platforms.
Experience with headroom management, RapidRoute, Core Waves, DCE, or large-scale network expansion programs.
Prior Lumen planning or transport engineering experience preferred.
Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.
We set clear expectations and trust people to meet them.
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Compensation This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data.

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.
Benefits Bonus Structure #LI-Remote Requisition #: 342294 Life at Lumen Life at Lumen is human and connected, even in a fast moving, AI‑focused organization.

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