Lead Engineer - Pub Sec

Position: LEAD ENGINEER - PUB SEC
Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities.

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. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you’re ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today.

The Role The Lead Engineer position will require both technical expertise and project management competency. This position will consist of site surveys, Bill of Material (BOM) review, engineering, installation, trouble shooting, test and turn up, and quality control checks. The Lead Engineer will work directly with site contacts, subcontractors, and internal team members to provide input on ISP designs and ensure successful network integration, trouble shooting and preventive maintenance activities.

The position will support the deployment of Long-Haul Optical Transport Networks, LAN/WAN installations, testing, evaluation of equipment, implementation of network upgrades and system design changes. The position will ensure the uniformity of practices, quality control, and procedure implementation while being the primary contact for field engineering deployments at Lumen facilities.

The Main Responsibilities Work closely with the program Field Engineering team to implement, protect and sustain operational network requirements.  Provide estimates for Installation Ready Materials (IRM) and review of project BoM.  Assist with development of project schedules. Provide functional guidance, supervision, training, and quality assurance as required for less qualified Field Engineers.  Provide remote troubleshooting support during test & turn up phases of new installations as well as operational troubles.  

Perform site surveys to assist in development of Engineering Design Packages (EDP).  Review and modify EDPs to ensure accuracy.  Analyze and resolve onsite field installation discrepancies.  Coordinate with installation subcontractors as required.  Prepare and plan for future jobs as needed; review of proper tool set, IRM, and equipment list required to complete projects on schedule and within budget.  Engage with the internal teams to facilitate new project implementation and network upgrades.  

Work closely with Field Operations Personnel (FOPS) to ensure the timely completion of projects.  Respond in a timely manner to customer requests for information related to equipment maintained and monitored by Lumen. Other responsibilities deemed necessary by management.

Job Description Responsible for the oversight of site implementation to include site surveys, cabinet installation, and any other associated tasks at sites in the network.

Address project/personnel issues as they occur and report to management in a timely manner.

Analyze drawings and other documentation to prepare SOWs.Communicate with management, engineers, contractors and subcontractors on changes and adjustments to documentation.

Helps determine necessary resources for projects based on SOW content and scheduling.

Quality assurance and uniformity of installations / practices and  field training and oversight for Field Engineers.

Singular point of contact for Site Managers regarding large site deployments.

Writing and updating field methods, procedures, and checklists.

Ensuring…