Senior Planning Engineer

Job Listing ID:

4477589

Job Title:

Senior Planning Engineer Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Salem

Date Posted:

04/22/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

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Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Lumen is the trusted network for AI. We're transforming how businesses connect, secure, and scale in an AI-driven world. By connecting people, data, and applications quickly, securely, and effortlessly, we help organizations move faster and unlock what's next. At Lumen, people power progress. Our culture is built on teamwork, trust, and transparency, giving you the flexibility, support, and opportunity to make a lasting impact. We're looking for top-tier talent ready to take on the challenge. Join us in building the future. The Role Manages Mass Markets feeder fiber capacity planning and forecasting for a defined geographical area, translating build programs and growth demand into actionable strategies that support predictable delivery and disciplined capital deployment. Individual contributor position (no direct reports). Location This is a work from home position within the U.S. The Main Responsibilities Manages Mass Markets feeder fiber planning, including capacity strategy, feeder sizing, and reinforcement identification to support customer growth and meet customer service level targets. Maintains planning-level knowledge of legacy copper architecture and electronics (e.g. DSLAMS, cabinets, remotes) to assess impacts on capacity, service delivery and network transitions. Aligns plans to capital budgets, priorities, and market strategies; develop cost-effective scopes and planning-level cost estimates informed by key cost drivers, constructability, and capital efficiency; initiate funded work packages to support Engineering execution. Acts as technical planning SME across multiple platforms within Mass Markets; provides guidance and informal mentorship to junior planners. Partners across Engineering, Construction, Operations, Program Management, and Finance to align scope, schedule, and funding and keep delivery on track. 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 Strong experience in fiber network planning, preferably in Mass Markets environments Strong knowledge of planning systems and tools (e.g., GSA, TIRKS, NDS, UPP CapCore) and proficiency with Copilot, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Ability to identify data sources, extract data, and independently recognize problems and solutions Strong organization and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities Strong verbal and written communication skills (voice/video meetings, email, and presentations) 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 $84,629•$112,838 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 WY

$88,860•$118,480 in these states:

CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI

$93,092•$124,122 in these states:

AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA 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

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