Real Estate Intern (Summer 2027)

The role

You will help expand physical infrastructure by supporting projects from early site identification through approvals and development. You will work on site selection, feasibility assessments, and coordination with various stakeholders to turn locations into operational sites.

What you will do

• Support market screening and site selection by evaluating zoning, land-use, utilities, and airspace considerations.
• Assess potential sites for feasibility and risk including permitting hurdles and infrastructure constraints.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to translate technical requirements into site criteria and permit-ready materials.
• Learn local approval processes by working with city planners, zoning officials, and building departments.
• Coordinate with landlords, brokers, and real estate partners to evaluate site readiness and support negotiations.
• Prepare comparative site analyses, deal memos, and recommendation summaries.
• Maintain timelines, budget estimates, and entitlement trackers.

Required qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in real estate, urban planning, engineering, construction management, architecture, geography, environmental studies, business, public policy, or a r
• Demonstrated interest in real estate development, site acquisition, infrastructure, permitting, or the built environment through coursework, projects, internships, or other relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Comfort learning new tools and working with maps, spreadsheets, plans, schedules, and project documentation.

Nice to have

• prior experience with specialized real estate, design, or construction software

Benefits

• relocation support
• housing stipend
• overtime pay
• paid sick time

Before you apply

• Candidates are limited to three (3) applications within a 30-day period.

About the company

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