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GENERAL 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 general engineer, performing design, project programming, construction management/monitoring duties and improvement…
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INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER TITLE 5 PERMANENT
Air National Guard Units
Newington, NH
- $101,375 to $131,790 USD / year
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a professional general engineer, performing design, project programming, construction management/monitoring duties and improvement…
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INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER
Naval Air Systems Command
Patuxent River, MD
- $102,415 to $158,322 USD / year
You will serve as a INTERDISCIPLINARY ENGINEER in the Missions Systems Group, Avionics Engineering Department of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV.
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Army Reserve Administrator
U.S. Army Reserve Command
Hammond, WI
- $67,290 to $87,482 USD / year
About the Position: This is a Military Technician position with the 416th Theater Engineer Command, 652 Engineer Company, 367 Engineer Battalion, 372 Engineer Brigade located in Hammond,…
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Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command
Washington Navy Yard, DC
- $121,785 to $158,322 USD / year
…specialized experience at or equivalent to the gs-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must…
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RF Design Engineer
Elve Inc
Davis, CA
An RF design engineer at Elve is responsible for the design, analysis, and characterization of Elve products and systems. This will include performing RF simulations on amplifiers and…
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Senior Software Engineer - US
IRIS
Remote, United States
As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll take ownership of significant areas of our products from initial design through to production.
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VTC Engineer
Insight Global
San Francisco, CA
- From $25 USD / hour
High level of professionalism in both virtual and onsite environments
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Senior Applications Engineer
Elevate Semiconductor
San Diego, CA
- $110,000 to $130,000 USD / year
This is the engineer who takes a customer issue or a new EVM from start to finish with little hand-holding. You'll spend real time in the lab, own documentation for the products you…
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2027 Associate Engineer Aeronautical / Engineer Aeronautical
Northrop Grumman
Palmdale, CA · San Diego, CA · El Segundo, CA · Edwards AFB, CA · Mojave, CA · Redondo Beach, CA · Palmdale · San Diego · El Segundo · Edwards AFB · Mojave · Redondo Beach
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our…
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2027 Associate Engineer Electrical / Engineer Electrical
Northrop Grumman
Palmdale, CA · San Diego, CA · El Segundo, CA · Edwards AFB, CA · Mojave, CA · Redondo Beach, CA · Palmdale · San Diego · El Segundo · Edwards AFB · Mojave · Redondo Beach
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our…
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2027 Associate Engineer Product Support / Engineer Product Support
Northrop Grumman
United States
Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Engineer Product Support / Engineer Product Support. This position will be located at our Aeronautics Systems Sector in one of the following…
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Hardware Engineer
Orchard Robotics
San Francisco, CA
- $100,000 to $170,000 USD / year
We’re hiring a Hardware Engineer to design, build, and improve Orchard’s agricultural camera systems. Working closely with our Hardware Lead, you’ll take ownership of mechanical CAD and…
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Manufacturing Engineer II - Electronics (Onsite)
Collins Aerospace
Melbourne, FL
As a Manufacturing Engineer II- Electronics, you will make a significant contribution to the team developing, verifying, and sustaining test processes, test equipment, and test procedures…
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Ground Software DevOps Release Engineer III (TS/SCI Required) - Blue Ring
Blue Origin Personnel, LLC
Denver, CO · Reston, VA
As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will play a meaningful role in the software lifecycle of ground-based systems that support our space missions and advancing ground…
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SUPERVISING ENGINEER WATER RESOURCES
Department of Water Resources
CA
- $12,562 to $15,724 USD / month
…represent DWR in public forums? We are looking for a Supervising Engineer (Specialist) to play a key leadership role in conducting and guiding planning activities within a…
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Lead Specialist, Technical Architect
Pearson
Jefferson City, MO
As a Quality Engineer Architect aligned to the E30 expert track, you provide domain-level quality leadership for ExamDeveloper. This role is unique within the ExamDeveloper quality…
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Senior MEP Resident Engineer
ZUTARI 2026
Africa, GA
…electrical, fire protection, controls and related mission-critical systems throughout data-centre construction and pre-commissioning. The Senior MEP Resident Engineer acts as the client’s…
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PLUMBER
State of Illinois
Elgin, IL
- $10,788 to $11,381.34 USD / month
…receive day-to-day guidance and assignments from the Stationary Engineer Chief. Performs journey level work in installation, maintenance and repair of sanitary fixtures, sewage systems,…
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Clinical Engineer II
Team Member Services
United States
Working knowledge of the theory, operation, and repair of medical instrumentation and electronic systems [Preferred]
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Graduate Development Program, Associate Engineer, Electrical Planning and Design
natgridProd
Syracuse, NY · Buffalo, NY · Albany, NY
…help shape the future of the electric grid? As an Associate Engineer in Electrical Planning and Design, you’ll support projects that help keep electric service safe, reliable, and ready for…
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Graduate Development Program, Associate Technology Engineer, Technology Engineering
natgridProd
Northboro, MA · Buffalo, NY · Syracuse, NY · Waltham, MA
Are you ready to build technology that supports the future of energy? As an Associate Technology Engineer on the Technology Engineering team, you’ll help develop data and AI solutions that…
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Graduate Development Program, Associate Analyst, Technology Security
natgridProd
Brooklyn, NY · Syracuse, NY · Waltham, MA
…cyber threats. You’ll gain hands-on experience with enterprise-level security tools, processes, and teams while working on real projects from the start. This role offers exposure to…
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Production Engineer
Olin Corporation
US-NY-Niagara Falls
The Production Engineer provides process technical expertise for day-to-day plant operations, ensure that the plant is operated within applicable standards, and focus on process…
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Safety Engineer - Construction
Dave Jones LLC
Monona, WI
We're looking for a Safety Engineer to join a team that treats safety as a core part of who we are, not just a checklist. This role supports the development, administration, and…

Lumen

Planner II

Lincoln, NE, United States

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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.

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Skills

Research
Strategic planning
GIS
Microsoft Excel
Presentation skills
Work independently

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