Planner Jobs in Maryland
Planner jobs in Maryland are concentrated in urban planning, transportation, environmental planning, and land use policy, with demand anchored by state and local government agencies, consulting firms, and federally tied institutions. Most hiring activity is in the Baltimore metro, the Washington D.C. suburbs including Bethesda and Silver Spring, and Annapolis, where employers such as the Maryland Department of Transportation, AECOM, and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission maintain long-term planning teams. The most in-demand specialties are transportation planning, community development planning, and environmental site planning. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. All applications will be submitted via our company career page, www.x-energy.com/careers/ . We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process. If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us .
Job Description
X-energy is hiring a Planner-Scheduler to join its team. This role is responsible for providing schedule management support, both internally and externally to X-energy’s partners and clients, under the supervision of the appropriate leadership.Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities
- Create, develop, and maintain detailed resource-loaded schedules, considering the industry-known best practices of schedule management, performance work statements (PWSs), technical proposals, work breakdown structures (WBSs), and directions from senior project managers and technical leads.
- Create, develop, and maintain schedules baselines.
- Work with all stakeholders to collect progress and performance updates and keep the schedules up to date.
- Perform schedule analysis, including critical path and float analysis, near-critical path activities’ assessment, “what-if” scenarios/analysis, schedule variances, etc., and create related reports as directed and requested.
- Perform schedule health-checks/audits considering industry-known best practices/policies (DCMA 14-Point Assessment, GAO, etc.) and/or the internally developed/adopted evaluation criteria/scorecard.
- Perform schedule impact analysis to support risk and issue management, and change management, processes.
- Support proposal related efforts including, but not limited to, WBS and schedule development and cost and resource analysis/projections.
- Conduct Schedule Management trainings and brief Schedule management analysis as needed.
- Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
- Execute the core tasks and responsibilities listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, with minimal supervision. Perform other duties as assigned by manager.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in management, business, engineering, or science is required.
- A candidate with at least four years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree for this position.
- Level III: Typically, five plus years’ experience in schedule management or project management or related industry experience.
- Level IV: Typically, ten plus years’ experience in schedule management or project management or related industry experience.
- Level V: Typically, fifteen plus years’ experience in schedule management or project management or related industry experience.
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies, processes, and policies. Experience utilizing industry-known best practices of scheduling management and schedule health-check/audit process.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using scheduling management software such as Primavera P6. Experience working in the nuclear or aerospace industry.
Location: 9801 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD
Work Schedule: Ideally, 5 days a week in office. The role is remote eligible. A remote work arrangement is at the discretion of the hiring manager and based on business need. Remote eligibility should not be interpreted as a guarantee of a remote work schedule
Travel Expectations: Up to 10% as needed
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri
Compensation
As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives.
Offers within the posted salary range are commensurate with the individual’s qualifications for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth. The salary range for this position is:
Level III: $107,500- $125,000; Level IV: $155,000- $177,500; Level V: $162,500- $185,000Position Job Classification
Full time - ExemptBenefits
X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
X Energy, LLC participates in E-Verify. Please visit the links below for more information about E-Verify and the protection of your Right to Work.
Right To Work Link: If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away (e-verify.gov)
E-Verify Participation Link: E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish
X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities. All applications will be submitted via our company career page, www.x-energy.com/careers/ . We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process. If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us .
Job Description
X-energy is hiring a Planner-Scheduler to join its team. This role is responsible for providing schedule management support, both internally and externally to X-energy’s partners and clients, under the supervision of the appropriate leadership.Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities
- Create, develop, and maintain detailed resource-loaded schedules, considering the industry-known best practices of schedule management, performance work statements (PWSs), technical proposals, work breakdown structures (WBSs), and directions from senior project managers and technical leads.
- Create, develop, and maintain schedules baselines.
- Work with all stakeholders to collect progress and performance updates and keep the schedules up to date.
- Perform schedule analysis, including critical path and float analysis, near-critical path activities’ assessment, “what-if” scenarios/analysis, schedule variances, etc., and create related reports as directed and requested.
- Perform schedule health-checks/audits considering industry-known best practices/policies (DCMA 14-Point Assessment, GAO, etc.) and/or the internally developed/adopted evaluation criteria/scorecard.
- Perform schedule impact analysis to support risk and issue management, and change management, processes.
- Support proposal related efforts including, but not limited to, WBS and schedule development and cost and resource analysis/projections.
- Conduct Schedule Management trainings and brief Schedule management analysis as needed.
- Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
- Execute the core tasks and responsibilities listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, with minimal supervision. Perform other duties as assigned by manager.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in management, business, engineering, or science is required.
- A candidate with at least four years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree for this position.
- Level III: Typically, five plus years’ experience in schedule management or project management or related industry experience.
- Level IV: Typically, ten plus years’ experience in schedule management or project management or related industry experience.
- Level V: Typically, fifteen plus years’ experience in schedule management or project management or related industry experience.
- Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) methodologies, processes, and policies. Experience utilizing industry-known best practices of scheduling management and schedule health-check/audit process.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using scheduling management software such as Primavera P6. Experience working in the nuclear or aerospace industry.
Location: 9801 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD
Work Schedule: Ideally, 5 days a week in office. The role is remote eligible. A remote work arrangement is at the discretion of the hiring manager and based on business need. Remote eligibility should not be interpreted as a guarantee of a remote work schedule
Travel Expectations: Up to 10% as needed
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri
Compensation
As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives.
Offers within the posted salary range are commensurate with the individual’s qualifications for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth. The salary range for this position is:
Level III: $107,500- $125,000; Level IV: $155,000- $177,500; Level V: $162,500- $185,000Position Job Classification
Full time - ExemptBenefits
X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
X Energy, LLC participates in E-Verify. Please visit the links below for more information about E-Verify and the protection of your Right to Work.
Right To Work Link: If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away (e-verify.gov)
E-Verify Participation Link: E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish
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Planner Job Market in Maryland
A snapshot from current Maryland openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Booz Allen Hamilton12
- HII4
- CBRE4
- Leidos4
- Perdue4
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Food & Beverage
- Technology & Software
- Construction & Real Estate
- Investment & Asset Management
What Maryland Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in planner jobs across Maryland.
- AICP certification preferred or active pursuit required by most Maryland planning employers
- Bachelor's or master's degree in urban planning, regional planning, or closely related field
- Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS for spatial analysis and mapping projects
- Experience with Maryland or local zoning codes, land use regulations, and comprehensive plans
- Ability to prepare and present planning reports to government bodies and community stakeholders
- Familiarity with NEPA environmental review processes and federal transportation funding requirements
Planner Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a planner in Maryland?
Most Maryland planning positions require a bachelor's degree in urban or regional planning, though many competitive roles prefer a master's degree. Maryland does not issue a state-specific planner license, but the American Institute of Certified Planners credential is widely required or preferred by government agencies and consulting firms here. Candidates typically build two or more years of local planning experience before sitting for the AICP exam administered by the American Planning Association.
Which companies hire planners in Maryland?
Maryland planner roles are posted by Booz Allen Hamilton, HII, and CBRE and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Maryland's mix of state agencies, federal corridor consulting firms, and county planning departments creates a consistently broad employer base for planners across government and private sectors.
Which Maryland cities have the most planner jobs?
Fort Meade, Baltimore, and Rockville account for the most planner openings in Maryland. Baltimore drives volume through its city planning department and large consulting presence, the D.C. suburbs including Bethesda and Silver Spring generate demand from county governments and federally contracted planning firms, and Annapolis concentrates state agency roles tied to Maryland's capital functions.
Are there remote planner jobs in Maryland?
Yes, though they are less common than in purely desk-based fields because planners regularly attend public hearings, conduct site visits, and present to local boards in person. About 57% of planner openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote options most often available for long-range research, data analysis, and policy writing assignments rather than community engagement or project management roles.
How can I get hired as a planner in Maryland with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an internship or junior planner position with a Maryland county or municipal planning department, where entry-level roles in current and long-range planning regularly open for candidates with a relevant degree but no professional experience. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission and Baltimore City Department of Planning both run internship pipelines that frequently convert to full-time hires. A strong GIS portfolio and coursework in land use law or transportation planning give applicants a clear edge over candidates without hands-on project samples.
Where can I find and apply to planner jobs in Maryland?
You can find and apply to planner jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Maryland employers and locations. Search the listings to find roles that fit your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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