Intern - Planning Engineer - Summer 2026

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.

About Lumen's Internship Program

Lumen offers students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital innovation through a 10-week summer internship. Interns learn, network, and advance their careers while helping drive technology forward - embark on your exciting journey with Lumen today! 

 

Come join Lumen's fully immersive, 10-week summer internship program. Our interns demonstrate curiosity, innovation, and a passion for advancing technology. We believe that empowering our people and helping them reach their full potential is essential for the long-term success of both Lumen and our customers. 

 

Hear from previous interns on the impact this program has had on their career. CLICK HERE!

The Role

Intern must be available to work full time (40 hours/week) during the 10-week program. 

 

• Program Dates: May 29 – August 7, 2026.
• Location: This position is fully remote / work from home in the continental US. 
• Work Authorization: US Work Authorization required for this role.

 

Program eligibility is contingent on the candidate’s commitment to the entire 10-week program. No exceptions will be made.

The Main Responsibilities

This intern will be aligned to our Network Planning organization which focuses on strategic and tactical network planning to optimize assets and drive operational efficiency. We develop long-range market-level plans, mid-range consolidation strategies, and detailed execution roadmaps across multiple network layers. The team manages program governance, resource planning, and change management frameworks to ensure alignment with financial targets and transformation initiatives.

• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and mitigating risks, we enable sustainable growth and deliver measurable cost savings.
• Optimize Planning processes to improve efficiency
• Data aggregation and analysis to drive margin-improvement initiatives and actions, for leadership consumption
• Integrate new technologies, leveraging AI, to accelerate process and product transformation
• Ad-hoc reporting and analysis to support Director and VP level initiatives
  

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required qualifications

• Enrolled at a 4-year accredited college or university, rising senior level education status at the start of the internship.
• Graduating August 2026 – May 2028
• Preferred fields include but not limited to: Engineering, Business, Informtation Technology, Computer Science

Proficiency and understanding of:

• MS Office Suite
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Familiarity with formatting, templates, and visual design principles.
• Experience with data visualization tools or techniques is a plus.

Compensation

Internship compensation ranges depend on each individual’s level of education, geographic location, and experience/qualifications aligned to the role.

Hourly Based Pay Range:
Min: $ 26/hour
Max:  $ 38/hour

What to Expect Next

Once you complete and submit your application, you will be invited to take part in a virtual assessment. This on-demand assessment allows Lumen to better understand how your skills and experiences align to the internship role. You will receive a separate email invitation (please check your spam folder) within 6 hours of applying. To remain eligible for the summer internship program, be sure to finish the video interview within 5 business days of your application. 

 

Application & Interview Timeline

• October – First Round Interviews with top