Senior Planning Engineer

Responsible for the management of critical infrastructure capacity, growth and replacement across the lumen network. Is subject matter expert in Mechanical systems, AC distribution, UPS, STS, Generator, site civil activities, knowledgeable in the application of these technologies and systems in Telecommunications facilities. Manages Vendor relationships and builds critical systems equipment models and ensures quoting conforms to models. Reviews new technologies and makes recommendations for selection and use of new Critical systems technologies. Submits project capacity triggers as necessary to support network growth. Forecasts and trends Critical systems growth to produce capacity triggers for system relief. Develops plans to augment capacity as needed.

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

• Supports Critical Infrastructure Planning and Engineering Teams as subject matter expert in Mechanical systems, AC distribution, UPS, STS, Generator, site civil.
• Triggers projects utilizing the most feasible, practical and economical means.
• Performs engineering work and applied research, development and design of new projects, to include design, fabrication, modification and evaluation of equipment and devices.
• Skilled in planning and/or engineering.
• Analyzes complex systems and/or customer network environment, including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting and sizing critical infrastructure to cost effectively meet the requirements given.
• Must be capable of handling moderately complex engineering assignments.
• Configures systems to user environments.
• Supports acquisition and implementation of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services.
• May act as a technical project leader or provide work leadership for lower level employees.
• Reads and understands complex Electrical onelines, mechanical, structural, architectural and pipe drawings.
• Utilizes AutoCAD to create and update drawings (floor plans, onelines, etc)
• Requires limited direction and guidance.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and relevant experience
• 6+years of related experience
• 4+ years of related experience with a Master's Degree

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:

$82,969 - $110,625 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, and WY.
$87,117 - $116,156 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.
$91,266 - $121,688 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.

Learn more about Lumen's:

• Benefits
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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.