[Remote] Senior Planning Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lumen is a trusted network provider for the AI-powered world, focusing on secure connectivity across various platforms. The Senior Planning Engineer will manage network elements, monitor capacity utilization, and develop plans for bandwidth relief while performing engineering work and applied research on new projects.ResponsibilitiesTriggers projects utilizing the most feasible, practical and economical meansPerforms engineering work and applied research, development and design of new projects, to include design, fabrication, modification and evaluation of equipment and devicesSkilled in planning and/or engineeringAnalyzes complex 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 devicesMust be capable of handling moderately complex engineering assignmentsResolves difficult interoperability problems to obtain operation across all platforms including e-mail, files transfer, multimedia, teleconferencing and the likeConfigures systems to user environmentsSupports acquisition and implementation of hardware and software as well as subcontractor servicesMay act as a technical project leader or provide work leadership for lower level employeesExcludes those with full supervisory responsibilitiesRequires limited direction and guidanceSkillsBachelor's degree or equivalent education and relevant experience6+ years of related experience4+ years of related experience with a Master's DegreeBenefitsLumen 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.Company OverviewCenturyLink (NYSE: CTL) is a technology leader delivering hybrid networking, cloud connectivity, and security solutions to customers around the world. It was founded in 1968, and is headquartered in Monroe, Louisiana, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.lumen.com.Company H1B SponsorshipCenturyLink has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2026, 24 in 2025, 21 in 2024, 27 in 2023, 29 in 2022, 18 in 2021, 49 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.