Civil and Structural Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

The role

You will support the civil and structural design of new Zipline sites including charging infrastructure and foundations. You will perform structural calculations and help develop design documentation for permitting and construction.

What you will do

• Support the civil and structural design of new Zipline sites
• Perform structural calculations and help develop drawings and design documentation
• Help create and improve reusable design standards for charging sites and ground-system hardware
• Support permitting and regulatory reviews by helping address comments and coordinate with external partners
• Collaborate with teams across Real Estate & Development, Systems Engineering, Tower Engineering, construction, and deployment
• Evaluate site-specific engineering challenges and develop practical solutions
• Gain hands-on experience taking infrastructure from early site concepts through permitting and construction

Required qualifications

• Must have completed the second year of your undergraduate studies in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Master's and PhD students are also eligible
• Proficiency in Bluebeam and drafting software such as AutoCAD or Revit
• Excellent communications and problem solving skills

Nice to have

• Experience working with building codes and developing site plans

Benefits

• Relocation support
• Housing stipend
• Overtime pay
• Paid sick time

About the company

Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service. They design, build, and operate an autonomous logistics system to deliver food, medicine and essential goods.