Senior Engineer - Public Sector

Senior Engineer

Lumen is looking for a Senior Engineer that can bring precision, clarity, and an ability to translate complex engineering processes into comprehensive, actionable documentation. This role involves extensive inside plant activities, requiring hands-on expertise in high-performance network systems. Responsibilities include performing site surveys to assess infrastructure readiness; installing, provisioning, and commissioning equipment; and executing turnup and testing of advanced networking technologies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical knowledge of DWDM systems, Packet Optical Transport Networks (OTN), SONET architecture, and router environments. Success in this role requires a combination of sharp analytical judgment, strong documentation habits, precision, and practical engineering experience within compliance-driven federal programs.

The main responsibilities include:

• Develop diagrams, schematics, and equipment layouts using tools such as Microsoft Visio
• Perform detailed site surveys to evaluate infrastructure conditions and project feasibility
• Produce Engineering Design Packages (EDPs) for inside plant (ISP) installations, ensuring alignment with Lumen's technical proposal standards and federal requirements
• Ensure documents are updated post-deployment and reflect "as-built" conditions
• Collaborate with federal stakeholders, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to translate mission requirements into technical solutions
• Conduct comprehensive testing of DS-3, OC-3, OC-12, OC-48, and OC-192 circuits using Bit Error Rate Testers (BERTs), Optical Time-Domain Reflectometers (OTDRs), Optical Power Meters, and other precision optical test equipment
• Ability to execute turnup and testing of DWDM systems, Packet Optical Transport Networks (OTN), SONET platforms, and high-performance router networks
• Owns outcomes for high-impact and multifaceted projects and is routinely entrusted with pivotal decision-making responsibilities

What we look for in a candidate:

• US citizenship required.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain security clearance up to Top Secret (TS) level
• Ability to work in both office and field environments, including potential exposure to varying weather conditions
• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, walking, and operating computers may be required
• Must be capable of lifting and carrying equipment up to 75lbs.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent work experience (8+ years in telecommunications operations & maintenance, installation, and engineering)
• Willingness to travel up to 75% across the continental U.S.
• Valid driver's license and ability to pass federal security screening
• Skilled in creating and revising Engineering Design Plans (EDPs) and As-Built drawings
• Strong understanding of telecommunications installation standards
• Experienced in using telecommunications test equipment, with comprehensive knowledge of testing operations, procedures, and best practices

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