Find work in the United States.

A simpler way to find your next job.

Jobs in the United States

25+ jobs

Save this search

Added just now
Information System Security Officer (Onsite) - Tucson, AZ
Military Spouse Jobs & VetJobs
United States
BAE Systems is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team of professionals as a Cybersecurity Officer/Field Service Engineer. The qualified candidate will be working…
Added just now
E
Software System Engineer
ESM
Fort Belvoir, VA
- $136,000 to $162,000 USD / year
…Defense and Federal customers. We are hiring a Software System Engineer- Lead to support an enterprise-level program within a federal…
Added 2 mins ago
Service Engineer I
Accelleron US Inc.
USA: Deer Park, TX
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Turbocharger Service Technician to support the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and overhaul of turbocharger systems and related equipment.
Added 2 mins ago
AC
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (CIVIL)
Air Combat Command
Moody AFB, GA
- $61,722 to $80,243 USD / year
…experience at the next lower grade GS-08, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes practical knowledge of a wide range of specialized technical…
Added 3 mins ago
Senior Perception AI Engineer - Autonomous Vehicles
NVIDIA USA
CA
…crosswalks, intersection layouts, and traffic control information to support decisions across the autonomous driving system. You’ll write the models, write the C++, and ship both into…
Added 5 mins ago
AC
CIVIL ENGINEER
Air Combat Command
Shaw AFB, SC
- $89,508 to $116,362 USD / year
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a professional civil engineer, performing design, project programming and construction management/monitoring duties in support of a…
Added 7 mins ago
Customer Solution Engineer - Quote to Cash
Zuora
Remote, United States
Support technical health on assigned accounts and surface expansion opportunities
Added 8 mins ago
VH
Engineering Technician
Veterans Health Administration
Charleston, SC
- $74,678 to $97,087 USD / year
The Engineering Technician (Incumbent) is responsible for providing technical support to all construction management and facilities record document
Added 10 mins ago
CB
Information Security Engineer
Congressional Budget Office
Washington, DC
- $120,000 to $185,000 USD / year
…agency seeks a skilled and experienced Information Security Engineer to manage an effective program to protect its information…
Added 10 mins ago
CB
Computer Systems Engineer
Congressional Budget Office
Washington, DC
- $114,000 to $155,000 USD / year
…and Technology Services Unit seeks a self-motivated Computer Systems Engineer with a strong work ethic to oversee CBO's information technology (IT) systems. The successful candidate will…
Added 12 mins ago
DL
IT Specialist (ENTARCH)
Defense Logistics Agency
Philadelphia, PA · Battle Creek, MI · New Cumberland Defense Logistics Center, PA · Wright-Patterson AFB, OH · Whitehall, OH · Richmond, VA · Hill AFB, UT · Fort Belvoir, VA
- $125,776 to $187,093 USD / year
…Interconnects) and API integrations between on-premises legacy systems and GCP. | Develop and deploy physical enterprise data schemas and hybrid storage solutions to enhance mission…
Added 15 mins ago
OO
Cloud Solutions Engineer
Office of the Director of National Intelligence
McLean, VA
- $143,913 to $187,093 USD / year
…Audits & Inspections, Investigations & Intake, and Strategy &…
Added 17 mins ago
VH
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist - Computerized Tomography
Veterans Health Administration
Montgomery, AL
- $64,063 to $83,287 USD / year
Maintains sterility; cleans portable equipment after each case and as needed; and reports malfunctions to bio-medical engineer; and makes coordination to have equipment ready for service.
Added 18 mins ago
UG
Advisory Services Analyst, Consultant Development Program - AI/ML Engineering Track - Multiple Locations
UnitedHealth Group
Eden Prairie, MN
- $60,200 to $107,400 USD / year
Support strategic business transformation through the application of technology, AI, process improvement, and innovation to complex client problems
Added 19 mins ago
Sr. Mechanical Engineer - Liquid Cooling (TCS/SFN)
Vertiv
Westerville, OH
Seeking a Global Technical/Engineering Lead with expertise in Technical Cooling Systems (TCS) / Secondary Fluid Networks (SFN) or broader piping and fluid systems to establish global…
Added 20 mins ago
DL
General Engineer
Defense Logistics Agency
Fort Belvoir, VA
- $121,785 to $158,322 USD / year
To qualify for a General Engineer your resume and supporting documentation must support:
Added 22 mins ago
Manufacturing Engineer Lead Senior
International Motors, LLC
Lisle, IL
International Motors is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer Lead Senior. to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, assembly…
Added 22 mins ago
Data Analytics - Data Scientist
Cook Systems
San Antonio, TX
We want our employees to have benefits that support their health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Eligible Cook Systems employees have access to a comprehensive benefits…
Added 25 mins ago
US
SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER
United States Fleet Forces Command
Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA
- $127,646 to $165,945 USD / year
You will serve as a SUPERVISORY GENERAL ENGINEER in the Expanded Planning Yard Division (Code 280), Office of the Chief Engineer (Code 240), Engineering and Planning Department (Code 200)…
Added 25 mins ago
CB
Senior Systems Engineer
Congressional Budget Office
Washington, DC
- $135,000 to $185,000 USD / year
…Business, and Information Services Division seeks a Senior Systems Engineer with experience in cloud computing, systems architecture, software development, and information technology…
Added 25 mins ago
FA
Aviation Safety Assistant
Federal Aviation Administration
Memphis, TN
- $38,791 to $56,039 USD / year
…incoming correspondence; maintaining files; general office support; preparing reports; examining documents for accuracy and completeness and entering and retrieving information from a…
Added 26 mins ago
Kubernetes Engineer - Active TS/SCI with CI Poly
ENS Solutions, LLC
Reston, VA
We are seeking a Kubernetes Engineer - Active TS/SCI with CI Poly to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in safeguarding our organization's digital assets and sensitive…
Added 27 mins ago
UA
Civil Engineer (Hydraulics)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Savannah, GA
- $89,508 to $116,362 USD / year
…generalized knowledge of civil engineering. Utilizes CAD design systems for detailed CAD drawing and design work. | Plan, monitor, coordinate, and technically review the Hydrology,…
Added 30 mins ago
AN
FLIGHT ENGINEER (INSTRUCTOR)
Army National Guard Units
Rickenbacker AFB, OH
- $70,925 to $92,198 USD / year
(2) May perform duties of Flight Engineer which includes utilizing a knowledge of major aircraft systems associated with heavy multiengine aircraft. The interrelationships among these…
Added 30 mins ago
Solar Winds Engineer with a Top Secret Clearance
Peraton
Golden, CO
We are seeking an experienced SolarWinds Engineer to support a mission-critical government customer by designing, implementing, administering, and optimizing enterprise network and…

Lumen

Planner II

Jackson, MS, United States

Apply About employer

Applications open in a new tab.

Job details

Experience: 3+ years of related experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 27, 2026

Original job description

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities.

At Lumen, you’ll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what’s next, where performance, security, and resilience matter.

This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you’re ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today.

The Role

Planning Engineer II is a remote-based full-time position, individual contributor who is part of the Local/ILEC Edge Planning team in Lumen’s North American Operations group.

Creates plans to enable Lumen's network in support of multi-gig services/products for residential and business customers. Manages the network elements and evaluates capacity utilization. Forecasts and trends bandwidth growth to produce capacity triggers for bandwidth relief. Submits projects based on capacity triggers. These activities are in support of both Inside & Outside Plant planning activities in the assigned wire centers

The Main Responsibilities

Research, plan and release projects to engineering.
Develop electronics, fiber feeder and distribution desktop costing estimate for new residential & overbuild projects.
Develop lit/dark fiber desktop costing estimate for cell tower projects.
Develop planning handoff package to engineering partners.
Anticipate capacity requirements in the network utilizing forecast data, existing network inventory data, strategic planning data.
Perform network analysis and review to determine optimal network architecture for funding.
Perform other strategic planning activities including but not limited to Grants, RDOF, as business needs dictate.
Perform other support activities including but not limited to road moves, rehab, DSI growth & HSI augment.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Minimum:

2+ years in Inside plant, Outside plant & Passive Optical Network.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and relevant experience.
Experience with Metro/Ethernet network a plus.
Experience with GSA (GE Smallworld) or any GIS-based planning tools.
Knowledge of Outside Plant Copper and Fiber Optic Cable (Underground, Aerial, Buried) and manhole and conduit design.
Knowledge of Fiber to the Tower, Fiber to the Business, Fiber to the Node and Fiber to the Home Architectures and Technologies.
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel or equivalent program. Requires use of systems, including but not limited to GSA, Google Earth, Fireworks, etc.
Strong writing, analytical and presentation skills.
Must be highly adept at collaborating and communicating with others, at all levels in the organization.
Work independently with little or no oversight, be able to self-manage their workload and deliver all projects to meet SLA/deadlines.

Preferred:

Master's degree
3+ years of related experience
Experience in an engineering role that included a substantial business financial focus

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

$67,703 - $90,270 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

$71,088 - $94,784 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI

$74,474 - $99,297 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 (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/benefits-statement)

Bonus Structure

Requisition #: 343546

Life at Lumen

Life at Lumen is human and connected, even in a fast moving, AI‑focused organization. We set clear expectations and trust people to meet them. With real support and shared accountability, teams collaborate better, move faster, and deliver meaningful outcomes.

Our Lumen 8 behaviors guide how we interact, make decisions, and work together, shaping a culture built to perform and win.

To learn more about Life at Lumen and how we live the Lumen 8, please visit:

https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/life-at-lumen

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 (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq) . 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.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

Privacy Notice

Lumen is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information collected during the recruitment and hiring process. Our Applicant Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect applicant information, as well as how individuals may request access to or deletion of their personal data.

To review Lumen’s Global Employment Applicant and Talent Community Privacy Notice, please visit:

https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/privacy-notice

Disclaimer

The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.

In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.

Apply About employer

More about this job

Skills

Research
Strategic planning
GIS
Microsoft Excel
Presentation skills
Work independently

Report this job