Senior Planning Engineer

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 Responsible for the management of all infrastructure capacity (critical systems/floor space/power), growth and replacement across the Lumen network.  Is subject matter expert in mechanical systems, AC/DC Power Systems, UPS, STS, Generator, site civil activities, knowledgeable in the application of these technologies and systems in Telecommunication/Data Center facilities. Manages Vendor relationships and builds critical systems equipment models and ensures quoting conforms to models.  Reviews CAD floor plan drawings to plan both customer and network areas of the sites.  Understands real estate considerations impacting site development, including easements/right-of-way and land purchases, to support capacity augmentation and site civil activities. new technologies and makes recommendations for selection and use of new Critical systems technologies.  Submits project capacity triggers as necessary to support network and customer growth in either critical systems or space builds.  Forecasts and trends Critical systems growth to produce capacity triggers for system relief.  Develops plans to augment capacity as needed. Location and Schedule This is a full time remote/work from home position in the USA. Typical schedule is Monday - Friday 8am-5pm. May require flexibility in schedule; nights, weekends, and holidays depending on the needs of the business. The Main Responsibilities Supports Critical Infrastructure Planning and Engineering Teams as subject matter expert in mechanical systems, AC distribution, UPS, STS, generator, and site civil. Coordinates and reviews requirements related to real estate easements/right-of-way and land purchases that impact site civil work, access, and long-term capacity expansion. Triggers projects utilizing the most feasible, practical and economical means. Performs engineering work and applied research, development and design of new projects, including design, fabrication, modification and evaluation of equipment and devices. Skilled in planning and/or engineering. Analyzes complex systems and/or customer network environments, 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 one lines, mechanical, structural, architectural and pipe drawings. Know AutoCAD, and can create and update drawings (floor plans, one lines, etc.) Requires limited direction and guidance. 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 experience with a master's degree AutoCAD Proficiency AC/DC Power Systems knowledge/experience 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 Lumen's: Benefits Bonus Structure #LI-Remote #LI-CS2 Requisition #: 341949 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 and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 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