Federal Planner III

Prime AE Group Inc • Pittsburgh, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At PRIME AE, that’s not a slogan, it’s how we work.

Every bridge, building, campus, park, and roadway we design exists to improve how people live, move, learn, and connect. Through architecture, engineering, planning, and consulting, we partner with clients to create thoughtful, practical solutions that leave communities stronger than we found them.

If you want your work to matter, and to be surrounded by smart, collaborative people who care about doing things the right way, you’ll feel at home here.

Who We Are:
PRIME AE Group, Inc. (www.primeeng.com [http://www.primeeng.com]) is a nationally ranked, full-service architecture and engineering firm driven by collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to strengthening the communities we serve. With a growing footprint of offices across the country and a diverse team of more than 550 professionals, we partner with public and private sector clients to deliver thoughtful, high-impact solutions across transportation, education, healthcare, municipal, federal, commercial, and recreational markets.

Our culture blends entrepreneurial energy with the resources of a scaled, multidisciplinary platform—giving our people the opportunity to shape meaningful projects while influencing the future direction of the firm. As PRIME AE continues to expand its capabilities, geographic reach, and leadership bench, this is an exciting time to join a team that is building momentum, investing in growth, and empowering leaders to make a lasting impact.

The Opportunity:
We are currently seeking a Federal Planner III to join our Federal Planning team in our Jacksonville office.

This role is a mid-level planning position supporting planning and design initiatives for Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal clients. The Federal Planner III will contribute technical expertise, lead planning tasks, and coordinate project components while working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

You will be part of a team delivering installation master plans, area development plans, and strategic infrastructure planning efforts that support resilient, sustainable communities aligned with federal missions.

What You’ll Do:
As a Federal Planner III, you will support and lead components of federal planning projects, contributing technical analysis, design visualization, and coordination efforts while working closely with project managers and senior planners. You will take ownership of planning tasks and deliverables while continuing to develop leadership and project coordination skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, City & Regional Planning, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5–7 years of professional planning experience, preferably including federal, defense, or infrastructure-related projects.
• Working knowledge of DoD planning standards, Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and MILCON processes preferred.
• AICP certification or progress toward certification preferred.
• U.S. citizenship required due to federal contract requirements.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
• Strong graphic communication and visualization skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel for short- or medium-term project assignments (typically 1–3 weeks).

Responsibilities

• Conduct land use, regulatory, environmental, and community planning analyses in support of federal and non-federal projects.
• Prepare opportunity and constraint maps, site analysis reports, and planning narratives.
• Lead development of planning alternatives and strategies for DoD installations and facility assets.
• Coordinate planning tasks with multidisciplinary teams including architects, engineers, and GIS specialists.
• Produce high-quality visual materials including master plan renderings, GIS-based maps, and presentation graphics.
• Participate in client and stakeholder engagement activities, including charrettes, interviews, site visits, and workshops.
• Support project managers in managing scope, schedules, and deliverables.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior planners or support staff as appropriate.
• Assist with proposal development and technical writing efforts.
• project managers in managing scope, timelines, and deliverables.

Benefits

• Career Growth: Flexible career paths across disciplines, from technical expertise to project and people leadership.
• People-First Culture: We value trust, integrity, and collaboration, and we mean it.
• Meaningful Work: Projects that strengthen communities, infrastructure, and public spaces.
• Growth with Purpose: Strategic expansion backed by strong leadership and investment.
• National Reach, Local Feel: Big-firm resources with the agility and relationships of local offices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level