Senior 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 Role

The Senior Planning Engineer will be responsible for Local Switch Planning and Local Traffic Engineering in support of Voice Network Simplifcation.

Location

This is a Work from Home position within the U.S.

The Main Responsibilities

• Anticipates capacity requirements in the network using forecast data, existing network inventory data, growth trends, and standard architectures, models, and configurations regarding TMD Switch Consolidation. Responsibilities include job creation, funding, and supplying hand-off documents to engineering. Ensure that all affected data bases are updated upon job completion.
• Plans, manages, and engineers network elements and facilities using input form technical and engineering requirements, input from other departments, and budgetary considerations. Responsible for monitoring, timing, sizing, and pricing of network element additions, including quotes and locating replacement MD equipment in legacy switches (5E, DMS, AXE, etc.).
• Build new groups in TIRKS and TRDB for ILEC and infrastructure. 
• Work with Service Managers and Providers daily to resolve issues and answer questions.
• Monitor network for under-utilization for assigned Providers as well as Infrastructure, ILEC, and IXCs. 
• LERG & ASR activity.
• Routing and interconnections into the PSTN.
• Regulatory requirements. 

What We Look For in a Candidate

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

Compensation

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
• Bonus Structure

 

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What to Expect Next

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.

Requisition #: 337202

Background Screening

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