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Lead Engineer - Federal

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Location Remote, United States of America Job Id 335840
JOB DESCRIPTION

About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.

We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

The Role

The Lead Engineer will lead and participate in multiple team environments and provide individual efforts to all aspects of system integration including design, needs analysis, design review, testing, implementation, and validation. As a highly technical and hands-on position, the Lead Engineer will be responsible for systems in support of Lumen’s Government critical infrastructure protection missions.

The Main Responsibilities

 Reviews and analyzes RECP and RFIs to respond with compliant, competitive solutions and documents (writes) to those solutions in proposal responses

•    Directly interfaces with Government customers, vendors, subcontractors, and other Lumen groups

•    Write SOWs, Method of Procedures (MOPs), test and acceptance plans using corporate standards, best commercial practices and customer site standards

•    Manages the installation of all Lumen telecommunications equipment within specific Lumen and government facilities

•    Conducts surveys to determine ISP build requirements for incorporation in proposals

•    Provides engineering assistance for installation teams

•    Coordinates subcontractors, materials, tools and equipment to complete projects on schedule and within budget

•    Coordinate with Lumen engineers, vendors, and customer contacts to schedule access for installation and test and turn up procedures

•    Understands and adheres to Federal, customer site and company policies and practices

•    Performs installation of extended fiber demarcations within government facilities; coordinate with site personnel, clean, scope, install and test fiber extension to customer equipment and provide support to implement service

•    Performs testing of Carrier Ethernet and Optical Transport circuits using Bit Error Rate Testers, OTDRs, Optical Powers Meters and other optical test equipment

•    Updates network drawings using MS Visio and other software-based applications

•    Position requires moderate travel

What We Look For in a Candidate

  • BS in Telecommunications or equivalent work experience (12 years experience in telecommunications O&M, installation, and engineering)

    Experience reviewing and analyzing solicitation documents and developing solutions

    Experience with optical equipment, Carrier Ethernet and wavelength division multiplexing

    Knowledge of Ciena, Juniper and Infinera equipment desirable

    Ability to redline as-built drawings and Engineering Design Packages (EDPs)

    Ability to present customer information on project status in various forms such as MS Power Point briefings and MS Project schedules

    Knowledge of telecommunications installations standards desirable

    Knowledge of telecommunications test equipment, operation, procedures, and practices

    Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

    US Citizenship required

    Clearance: TS//SCI with SSBI and Poly preferred, but not mandatory.

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

$103,711.00 - $138,281.00 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  
$108,896.00 - $145,195.00 in these states: CO  HI  MI  MN  NC  NH  NV  OR  RI  
$114,082.00 - $152,109.00 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*

Bonus Structure

Requisition #: 335840

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. 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.

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.


Application Deadline
02/22/2025

Salary Range

Salary Min : $

Salary Max : $

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.

This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive. To learn more about our bonus structure, you can view additional information here. We’re able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process.

As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. You can learn more by visiting https://lumenbenefits.com.

Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.

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