Intern - Engineering Associate - 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

This intern will be aligned to our Enterprise Operations organization and will work with our Headroom Capacity Monitor, Report, and Augment of Ethernet & Optical Transport platforms as well as our Fiber Interconnects across all of our Metro Core East/West regions. This position manages the capacity of the Metropolitan area networks to the Long Haul Gateways of the Core Internet Network. Coordinating between our internal customers to meet the demands of our constantly evolving network environment.

• Prepare network augment plans and specifications, to include gathering field data
• Submit capacity and harvesting augments as necessary
• Comfortably creates complex network designs from limited raw sets of data
• Requires limited direction and guidance for completion of tasks
• Assures that the most feasible, practical and economical means to complete the work are utilized
• Supports acquisition and implementation of hardware as well as subcontractor services as needed

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

Proficiency and understanding of:

• Encourages open communication and fosters a positive work environment
• Skilled in tactical planning and/or engineering
• Basic engineering background covering SONET, Ethernet & DWDM technologies
• Basic data/economic, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented with an intense focus on quality
• Able to overcome various design complexities and challenges
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, communication and time management skills

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.

• 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: 10/21/2025