**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 Network Implementation Engineer II responsibilities include design and preparation of Engineering Work Orders for land developments, new buildings, single line requests, Rehab, DSL, FTTN, FTTH, FTTT, Road Relocations, augmentation projects and special circuit requests. Utilizing the following tools; NDS, AutoCAD, Fireworks/Bidmaster, JDS, FORTE, WFMT, ARMOR, TIRKS, LFACS, and the full suite of Microsoft Office. As an OSP field engineer you will be assigned a geographic area and will be responsible for all OSP job requests. This position designs and acquires civil permits. Maintain positive interaction with Internal and External customers; maintain open conversation with Planning and all company departments providing high quality of service to the Lumen customers. Manage workload for a given area.
This position is expected to transition to NetworkCo (legally known as Forged Fiber 37, LLC) following the anticipated transaction close in early 2026. NetworkCo is a newly formed subsidiary of AT&T that will focus on expanding broadband infrastructure and bringing fiber connectivity to more customer locations.
Both Lumen and NetworkCo are respectively dedicated to cultivating strong company cultures and supporting employees in achieving their career goals. We encourage you to consider this opportunity and the potential to grow with NetworkCo in the future.
Additional information and details about the transition will be shared throughout the hiring process.
**The Main Responsibilities**
+ Develops/defines plans for the implementation of new plant construction or modifications to existing facilities.
+ Prepares plans and specifications, to include gathering field data.
+ Assures that the most feasible, practical and economical means to complete the work are utilized. Provides cost data to support capital planning and budgeting.
+ Monitors and controls project expenditures.
+ Oversees the installation/construction and testing of plant facilities.
+ Skilled in planning and/or engineering.
+ Analyzes local and wide area network systems and/or customer network environment, including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting operating systems and protocol suites and configuring communication media with concentrators, bridges and other devices.
+ Resolves interoperability problems to obtain operations across all platforms including e-mail, files transfer, multimedia, teleconferencing and the like.
+ Configures systems to user environments.
+ Supports acquisition and implementation of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as needed
**What We Look For in a Candidate**
Required
+ Assoc degree or equivalent education and relevant experience.
+ 8 years related experience in telecommunications, engineering, or network planning or equivalent.
+ Knowledgeable and able to work in appropriate systems and Microsoft Office.
+ Fluent on current approved products and technology.
+ Work with Planning, Operations and all internal and external customers, maintain budget, and assist with forecasting budgets.
+ Maintain positive interaction between all governing authorities
+ Excellent oral and written communication skills.
**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
$63,400 - $84,500 in these states: FL
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.
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**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.
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**Application Deadline**
12/06/2025