Planning Engineer

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 Planning Engineer II applies approved technologies and architectures to specific requirements for additions to support growth and new services at Lumen.

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

• 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.

• 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

• Experience quoting to military installations and other government facilities

• Experience in an engineering role that included a substantial business/financial focus

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.

$67,703 - $90,270 in these states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, , IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, and WY.

$71,088 - $94,784 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.

$74,474 - $99,297 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.

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Requisition #: 340929

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.

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