Zipline · 1 day ago
Sales Engineer - Ground Systems and Site Infrastructure
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expZipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move, aiming to solve urgent access challenges through innovative delivery systems. The Sales/Project Engineer will lead the deployment of Zipline's Ground Systems and Site Infrastructure, engaging with partners to ensure successful integration and managing multiple construction projects.
DeliveryDronesElectric VehicleHome Health CareLogisticsRoboticsSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
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 customer’s 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 AHJ’s. Collaborate closely with jurisdictions, land use counsel, Real estate team, and our Legal team to create pathways for deployments in evolving customer and regulatory landscapes.Source 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 from 0-1-100 across parallel projects and initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's 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, Civil, Electrical 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
Company
Zipline
Zipline designs, manufactures, and operates drones to deliver vital medical products.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$971MKey Investors
U.S. Department of StateThe Rise FundKatalyst Ventures
2025-11-25Grant· $150M
2023-04-28Series F· $330M
2021-06-30Series E· $250M
Leadership Team
Keller Rinaudo Cliffton
Co-founder & CEO
Keenan Wyrobek
Founder, CTO and Product Architect
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