Job#: 3053692 Job Description: Planning Engineer III (Sr. Transport Planning Engineer)Position SummaryThe Planning Engineer III is responsible for developing network growth, capacity, and evolution plans for the National Core Transport Network and supporting metropolitan transport networks. This role creates implementation-ready planning packages for design and field engineering teams, manages project funding, and budgets, and supports network modernization initiatives. The position provides technical leadership, mentoring, and collaboration across engineering and operations teams while ensuring compliance with telecommunications standards and regulations.
Key Responsibilities- SONET network planning and capacity management
- Core backbone and metro network growth planning
- Development of implementation-ready engineering packages
- Capital and expense budget management
- Network data analysis and forecasting
- Stakeholder coordination and engagement
- Mentoring and training of junior engineers
- Compliance with telecommunications regulations and standards
Technical Skills- Optical Transport Networks
- SONET
- Ethernet
- DWDM
- Capacity Planning & Forecasting
- Central Office Infrastructure (Power, Alarms, Common Systems)
- Outside Plant (OSP) Engineering
- Telecommunications Network Design
- Transport Engineering Principles
Systems & Tools- TIRKS
- CNDC ASPEN Portal
- LCAM
- MetaSolv
- Fireworks
- CORE
- Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Teams
Preferred Qualifications- Lumen experience
- 5+ years of transport planning or network engineering experience
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Budget and project management experience
- Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and mentor others
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