Intern - Planning Engineer - Summer 2026 - Remote Eligible

Internship Opportunity

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 Intern must be available to work full time (40 hours/week) during the 10-week program. Program Dates: May 29 – August 7, 2026. Location: This position is fully remote / work from home in the continental US. Work Authorization: US Work Authorization required for this role. Program eligibility is contingent on the candidate's commitment to the entire 10-week program. No exceptions will be made.

The Main Responsibilities This intern will be aligned to our Network Planning organization which focuses on strategic and tactical network planning to optimize assets and drive operational efficiency. We develop long-range market-level plans, mid-range consolidation strategies, and detailed execution roadmaps across multiple network layers. The team manages program governance, resource planning, and change management frameworks to ensure alignment with financial targets and transformation initiatives. Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders and mitigating risks, we enable sustainable growth and deliver measurable cost savings. Optimize Planning processes to improve efficiency Data aggregation and analysis to drive margin-improvement initiatives and actions, for leadership consumption Integrate new technologies, leveraging AI, to accelerate process and product transformation Ad-hoc reporting and analysis to support Director and VP level initiatives

What We Look For in a Candidate Required qualifications Enrolled at a 4-year accredited college or university, rising senior level education status at the start of the internship. Graduating August 2026 – May 2028 Preferred fields include but not limited to: Engineering, Business, Information Technology, Computer Science Proficiency and understanding of MS Office Suite Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to communicate clearly and professionally. Familiarity with formatting, templates, and visual design principles. Experience with data visualization tools or techniques is a plus.

Compensation Internship compensation ranges depend on each individual's level of education, geographic location, and experience/qualifications aligned to the role. Hourly Based Pay Range: Min: $26/hour Max: $38/hour

What to Expect Next Once you complete and submit your application, you will be invited to take part in a virtual assessment. This on-demand assessment allows Lumen to better understand how your skills and experiences align to the internship role. You will receive a separate email invitation (please check your spam folder) within 6 hours of applying. To remain eligible for the summer internship program, be sure to finish the video interview within 5 business days of your application. Application & Interview Timeline October – First Round Interviews with top, qualified candidate November – Interview panel with work team December – All Summer 2026 offers will be extended by end of month

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. Application Deadline 10/23/2025