What We Look For in a Candidate** + Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Network Architecture, or equivalent professional experience + 7+ years of experience in transport network planning, capacity engineering, or large-scale telecommunications network design + Strong working knowledge of DWDM, optical transport, Metro Core architectures, Ethernet/ECN, and HRM-managed networks + Demonstrated experience initiating and managing network build orders, augments, and optimization activities + Ability to analyze network performance data, translate trends into actionable capacity plans, and communicate impacts clearly + Experience working across cross-functional teams including planning, provisioning, construction, operations, and vendors + Experience supporting large metro markets with high growth and complex transport topologies + Familiarity with Wave Path Trending, TID Review processes, FT3 estimating, and E911 or regulatory-driven planning efforts + Experience with network simplification, fiber harvesting, and capital efficiency initiatives + Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for executive-level updates and technical documentation **Compensation** This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. **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.