Ground Systems and Site Infrastructure Sales Project Engineer

About Zipline

Do you want to change the world Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the worlds most urgent and complex access challenges by building manufacturing and operating the first instant delivery and logistics system that serves all humans equally wherever they are. From powering Rwandas national blood delivery network and Ghanas COVID-19 vaccine distribution to providing on-demand home delivery for Walmart to enabling healthcare providers to bring care directly to U.S. homes we are transforming the way things move for businesses governments and consumers. The technology is complex but the idea is simple: a teleportation service that delivers what you need when you need it. Through our technology that includes robotics and autonomy we are decarbonizing delivery decreasing road congestion and reducing fossil fuel consumption and air pollution while providing equitable access to billions of people and building a more resilient global supply chain.

About the Role:

As the Sales/ Project Engineer for Ziplines Ground Systems and Site Infrastructure youll spearhead the deployment success of Ziplines Offsite Charging sites the game changing autonomous loading Zipping Point and other site infrastructure. Youll be handling all deployment topics finding innovative solutions that work for partner sites executing solutions to problems and roadblocks and driving feedback and product changes to simplify and accelerate the rollout of Ziplines delivery infrastructure. This is a role well suited to technical engineers with great customer engagement skills - youll be crafting and designing solutions for new customers by listening to their feedback and needs providing Ziplines fundamental perspectives and learnings and bringing all stakeholders along for the journey. As part of this youll engage in pre-contract discussions as the key technical stakeholder the lead and manage those projects once signed from initial site evaluation through to construction and initial operation working across internal and external building and infrastructure teams permitting and AHJs installation teams and contractors technical operations teams and internal engineering and product teams. Youll work closely with the broader Engineering teams Deployment and Construction team Real Estate and Government Affairs Community Engagement and Legal teams teams to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and secure the necessary approvals to expand our network.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Work with customer teams and internal customer success teams to seamlessly integrate Zipline systems into both existing and newly designed infrastructure including creating site layouts and related technical documents. Engage with partners internal teams to ensure alignment on expectations and timelines.
• Understand our internal and external customers business and needs and work with our internal engineering and business teams to refine and roadmap necessary product changes to ensure the successful deployment of the Ground Systems infrastructure. Maintain the high level customer specs and cut-sheets for the Zipline Systems.
• Develop and lead pre-construction strategies to streamline entitlements and permits for Ziplines Ground System and Site Infrastructure projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Customer teams and technical staff City Managers staff and City Council members and inspectors to facilitate smooth approvals and permit completion from Planning and Zoning commissions and AHJs. Collaborate closely with jurisdictions land use counsel Real estate team and our Legal team to create pathways for deployments in evolving customer and regulatory and foster relationships with external stakeholders including local jurisdictions utilities and contractors.
• Understand and mitigate the preconstruction construction operational and sustaining risks associated with each project.
• Manage many parallel small construction projects site infrastructure installments construction contractors and additional real estate development projects.
• Source and manage general contractors and subcontractors across various trades (construction assembly electrical) during bid pre-construction construction and site commissioning project phases. Evaluate all options and a lean budget select best vendors to ensure reliable and quality services and products. Source and develop relationships with outside organizations (local jurisdiction utilities contractors OEM and material suppliers etc).
• Develop and implement solutions to problems/projects/applications and associated systems fromacross parallel projects and initiatives.

WHAT YOULL BRING

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Real Estate Development Finance Business Administration Urban Planning Architecture Construction Management or a related field
• 4 years of experience in a relevant field - technical sales of hardware products at scale technical product management real estate development or construction. Experience with technical sales and solution design of contractor installed equipment and experience in the light commercial construction industry is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage entitlements and permits for infrastructure projects in collaboration with internal and customers Real Estate and Construction teams. Familiarity with working alongside Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to navigate permitting and inspection processes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to align internal stakeholders on project requirements and provide leadership with regular updates on challenges risks and opportunities. Fluency in communicating ideas clearly whether through quick sketches sharp technical writing or strategic presentations tailored to your audience.
• Experience working with External design teams (Architectural Structural CivilElectrical MEPs) on commercial or industrial development / construction projects.
• Experience with CAD tools to develop site layouts indicative construction designs and other technical drawings.
• Based in the METRO region with the flexibility to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally to support expansion projects.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

What Else You Need To Know

Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws or our own sensibilities.

We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit please apply! If youd like to learn more about Zipline and our teams feel free to check out our Instagram one of our Reddit AMAs or our website!