Federal Planner

We Make Everything Around Us Better

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.

PRIME AE Group, Inc. () 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.

We are currently seeking an entry-level Federal Planner to join our Jacksonville office.

This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career planner to gain hands-on experience supporting planning and design efforts for Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal clients. You will join a collaborative, mission-driven team working on installation master plans, area development plans, and infrastructure strategies that contribute to resilient, sustainable communities supporting national defense. You’ll work alongside experienced planners, engineers, and designers to contribute to a variety of federal planning projects while building technical skills in geospatial analysis, land use planning, and visual communication.

• Assist with military master/facility planning activities in support various studies/plans.
• Prepare site analysis materials including base maps, constraints mapping, and data summaries
• Support the development of planning concepts and alternatives under the guidance of senior staff.
• Contribute to graphic production including GIS-based maps, presentation boards, and report layouts.
• Participate in internal team meetings and help prepare materials for client workshops and stakeholder engagements.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated project delivery.
• Help prepare planning reports, briefing slides, and meeting documentation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, City & Regional Planning, or a related field (Master’s degree a plus but not required).
• Up to 2 years of internship or work experience in a planning, design, or related professional setting.
• Interest in federal or defense-related planning projects.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop).
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced team environment.
• U.S. citizenship required due to federal contract requirements.

We don’t just fill positions; we invest in people.

At PRIME AE, you’ll find a supportive, flexible environment where careers are built intentionally, not accidentally. You’ll work on projects that improve everyday life, alongside colleagues who challenge and respect one another.

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