Intern - Senior Planning Engineer - Summer 2026 - Remote Eligible

Lumen Internship Program

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.

Lumen offers students a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital innovation through a 10-week summer internship. Interns learn, network, and advance their careers while helping drive technology forward - embark on your exciting journey with Lumen today.

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

• In cooperation with IP Planning, Architecture & Engineering, IP Operations, and development teams; build innovative automations leveraging Python, Ansible, SQL, and similar programmatic skills.
• Proactively update peers and management about progress on scripts, automations, and similar development work.
• Comfortably navigate Jira, manage workload, and complete sprints.
• Apply interest/aptitude towards internal infrastructure improvements.
• Flexibility with project scope adjustments, process improvements, technological growth and general function evolution.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Power BI.
• Foundational routing & switching comprehension of various vendors (Cisco, Juniper, Nokia), various dynamic routing protocols (IS-IS, BGP, MPLS, OSPF), and various switching protocols (LLDP, CDP, Spanning-Tree, MAC).
• Document development work, processes, and technical requirements.
• Participate and lead conference calls with various layers of stakeholders involved.

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: Business, Computer Science, Information Technology

Proficiency and understanding of:

• MS Office Suite
• Visual Studio Code
• Power BI
• JIRA
• Oracle DB
• Experience with Power Apps development

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: $31/hour Max: $46/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

Application Deadline: 10/23/2025