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.
Who We Are:
PRIME AE Group, Inc. (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 Sr. Planner III to join our Planning team in Jacksonville, FL.
In this role, you will contribute to a variety of planning projects involving land use, comprehensive planning, zoning, redevelopment, site planning, and community development. You will work collaboratively with planners, engineers, landscape architects, and other professionals to develop thoughtful planning solutions for public and private sector clients.
This position is ideal for an experienced planner who brings strong technical expertise and is ready to take on complex planning assignments while supporting project teams, clients, and the continued growth of PRIME AE’s Planning practice.
What You’ll Do:
As a Sr. Planner III, you will perform and coordinate complex planning assignments while supporting projects from research and analysis through documentation, presentations, and implementation.
You will prepare planning studies and reports, analyze land use and development requirements, participate in client and community meetings, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. You may also provide technical guidance to less-experienced planners while continuing to expand your planning expertise and client-facing experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform complex planning assignments involving comprehensive planning, land use, zoning, redevelopment, site planning, and community development.
- Conduct research and technical analyses related to land use, demographics, development trends, zoning, and community needs.
- Prepare planning reports, studies, presentations, maps, graphics, and other technical documentation.
- Research and interpret comprehensive plans, land development regulations, zoning codes, and applicable local and state planning requirements.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate planning activities with engineers, landscape architects, clients, agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Participate in client meetings, public meetings, workshops, community engagement activities, and presentations.
- Support Project Managers with project documentation, schedules, deliverables, proposals, and client coordination as needed.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior planning staff as appropriate.
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, City & Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline; Master’s degree preferred.
- 10+ years of professional planning experience.
- AICP certification preferred.
- Demonstrated experience with comprehensive planning, land use, zoning, redevelopment, site planning, or community planning.
- Knowledge of local and state planning processes, land development regulations, zoning requirements, and community development practices.
- Experience preparing planning studies, technical reports, presentations, maps, and other planning deliverables.
- Proficiency with ArcGIS and Adobe Creative Suite or similar planning, mapping, and presentation tools.
- Strong analytical, communication, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary teams.
Why PRIME AE:
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.
What sets us apart:
- 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.
Our Commitment:
PRIME AE Group is committed to creating an inclusive environment where differences are respected, voices are heard, and everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, City and Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline
- 10 or more years of professional planning experience
- Experience with comprehensive planning, land use, zoning, redevelopment, site planning, or community planning
- Knowledge of local and state planning processes, land development regulations, zoning requirements, and community development practices
- Experience preparing planning studies, technical reports, presentations, maps, and other planning deliverables
- Proficiency with ArcGIS and Adobe Creative Suite or similar planning, mapping, and presentation tools
- Strong analytical, communication, presentation, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively on multidisciplinary teams
- Master's degree
- AICP certification
What We Do
PRIME AE is an architecture, engineering, and construction management firm with designs on a better tomorrow. Since 2007, PRIME AE has served at the precipice, where our work has significant real-world impact on the communities around us. We take on that responsibility and rise to meet every challenge. Our depth of experience and understanding inform a truly holistic viewpoint, while still allowing us to maintain the personal attention for which we are known. We understand that without the trust and confidence of the communities we plan for, PRIME AE would never succeed. Building, developing, and nurturing long-term relationships with our clients, with the many communities we serve, and within our company has made all the difference.
