Seneca Federal Solutions is part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNG is Seneca Holdings’ federal government contracting business that meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers. Our portfolio comprises multiple subsidiaries that participate in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program. To learn more about SNG, visit the website and follow us on LinkedIn.

Our team of talented individuals is what makes us successful. To support our team, we provide a balanced mix of benefits and programs. Your total rewards package includes competitive pay, benefits, and perks, flexible work-life balance, professional development opportunities, and performance and recognition programs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, voluntary benefit programs (critical illness, hospital, and accident), health savings and flexible spending accounts, and retirement 401K plan. One of our fundamental principles is to offer competitive health and welfare benefits to our team members, providing coverage and care for you and your family. Full-time employees working at least 30 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefits and paid leave programs.  We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture, which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation.

Seneca Federal Solutions is seeking a Mid‑Level Environmental Planner to provide direct technical and regulatory support to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Division of Environmental, Safety, and Cultural Resources Management (DESCRM), in Phoenix, Arizona. This position supports environmental planning and compliance activities under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and related federal statutes across the BIA Western Region.

The Mid‑Level Environmental Planner serves as a key contributor responsible for preparing, reviewing, and coordinating environmental documents, while working closely with senior staff, agency partners, and Tribal stakeholders. The role requires sound professional judgment, strong technical writing skills, and the ability to manage assigned tasks independently within established program frameworks.

This position requires a minimum of two (2) days per week working on-site at the BIA DESCRM office in Phoenix, Arizona. Additional in-office presence may be required based on project needs and government direction.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

NEPA & Environmental Compliance

• Prepare, edit, and coordinate NEPA documentation, including:
• Categorical Exclusion (CatEx) documentation
• Environmental Assessments (EAs)
• Supporting technical reports and environmental analyses
• Conduct technical reviews of NEPA documents prepared by others to ensure adequacy, consistency, and compliance with federal requirements.
• Assist in processing NEPA actions through agency tracking systems and databases (e.g., NEPA Tracker).
• Apply knowledge of federal environmental regulations, including NEPA, ESA, CWA, CAA, and related laws, to assigned projects.

Technical Analysis & Review

• Prepare or review technical materials such as:
• Biological assessments and technical memoranda
• Environmental monitoring summaries (e.g., wetlands, endangered species)
• Environmental impact avoidance and mitigation documentation
• Participate in interdisciplinary project coordination involving transportation, utilities, renewable energy, and land management actions.
• Support quality assurance and document control processes.

Coordination & Stakeholder Support

• Coordinate with Federal, Tribal, state, and local agencies under the direction of senior staff.
• Support Tribal consultation and interagency coordination efforts.
• Assist with public involvement activities, including preparation of outreach materials, meeting summaries, and response tracking.
• Maintain project files, correspondence records, and distribution lists.

Programmatic & Office Support

• Provide program support to DESCRM staff, including responding to data calls, organizing records, and supporting project reporting requirements.
• Participate in monthly coordination and reporting activities, as required.
• Assist senior staff with workload tracking, schedules, and task prioritization.

Field & Travel Support

• Participate in site visits and field activities as required.
• Prepare trip summaries and support documentation following fieldwork.
• Occasional travel within or outside the Western Region may be required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Planning, Biology, Anthropology, Natural Resources, or a closely related field.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in environmental planning, environmental compliance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience preparing or reviewing NEPA documents.
• Working knowledge of applicable federal environmental laws and regulations.
• Strong technical writing and editing skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal agencies, Tribal governments, or federally funded projects.
• Familiarity with NEPA tracking databases and federal document workflows.
• Experience assisting with biological assessments, environmental monitoring, or regulatory consultations.
• Prior work in the Western United States or on Tribal lands.

Work Location & Schedule

• Hybrid position based in Phoenix, Arizona.
• Minimum in-office requirement: two (2) days per week at the BIA DESCRM office.
• Remaining workdays may be performed remotely, subject to project needs, government requirements, and supervisor approval.
• Additional in-office days may be required during high-priority tasking or surge support.

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 world’s 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 Rwanda’s national blood delivery network and Ghana’s 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 Regional Construction Manager you will own and drive all aspects of project construction to establish Zipline’s ground infrastructure in the region. This includes managing the entire process from contractor evaluation, contracting and bid evaluation, design review in partnership with our engineering teams, through to full scope site construction management and project competition  and oversight in partnership with our Service Operations and Superintendent teams. You’ll work closely with the broader Deployment and Construction team, Real Estate and Government Affairs teams, Finance, Legal, and Engineering to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and secure the necessary approvals to expand our network.

You will lead negotiations, manage external vendors, and ensure project timelines are met, all while maintaining alignment with Zipline’s strategic goals. Zipline’s Community Engagement and Legal teams will support you in fostering local partnerships and navigating jurisdictional processes to fast-track approvals.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Manage construction projects, site infrastructure installments, construction contractors, and additional real estate development projects ensuring schedule and cost targets are met or beaten.
• Develop and lead pre-construction strategies to streamline entitlements and permits for our ground infrastructure.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with 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, and our Legal team to create pathways for drone delivery in evolving regulatory landscapes.
• Work with customer real estate teams to seamlessly integrate Zipline systems into both existing and newly designed infrastructure.
• Source and foster relationships with external stakeholders, including local jurisdictions, utilities, and contractors.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with pre-construction and construction phases.
• Engage with partners’ Real Estate and Government Affairs teams to ensure alignment on expectations and timelines.
• Source and manage general contractors and subcontractors across various trades (construction, assembly, electrical) during bid, pre-construction, construction and site commissioning project phases. 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Real Estate Development, Finance, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field 
• 6+  years of experience in real estate development or construction.
• Proven ability to manage entitlements and permits for infrastructure projects in collaboration with customers’ Real Estate and Construction teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to align internal stakeholders on project requirements and provide leadership with regular updates on challenges, risks, and opportunities.
• 4+ years of experience working with external design teams (Architectural, Structural, Civil, MEPs) on commercial real estate or construction projects.
• Familiarity with working alongside Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to navigate permitting and inspection processes.
• Familiarity with construction software such as Bluebeam, Procore, and similar tools.
• Ability to travel frequently 75%+ with a near term focus in West Coast Region, an travel to our head offices in California and other domestic states, and possible international travel 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 you’d like to learn more about Zipline and our teams, feel free to check out our Instagram, one of our Reddit AMA’s, or our website!

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 world’s 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 Rwanda’s national blood delivery network and Ghana’s 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 Regional Construction Manager you will own and drive all aspects of project construction to establish Zipline’s ground infrastructure in the region. This includes managing the entire process from contractor evaluation, contracting and bid evaluation, design review in partnership with our engineering teams, through to full scope site construction management and project competition  and oversight in partnership with our Service Operations and Superintendent teams. You’ll work closely with the broader Deployment and Construction team, Real Estate and Government Affairs teams, Finance, Legal, and Engineering to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and secure the necessary approvals to expand our network.

You will lead negotiations, manage external vendors, and ensure project timelines are met, all while maintaining alignment with Zipline’s strategic goals. Zipline’s Community Engagement and Legal teams will support you in fostering local partnerships and navigating jurisdictional processes to fast-track approvals.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Manage construction projects, site infrastructure installments, construction contractors, and additional real estate development projects ensuring schedule and cost targets are met or beaten.
• Develop and lead pre-construction strategies to streamline entitlements and permits for our ground infrastructure.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with 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, and our Legal team to create pathways for drone delivery in evolving regulatory landscapes.
• Work with customer real estate teams to seamlessly integrate Zipline systems into both existing and newly designed infrastructure.
• Source and foster relationships with external stakeholders, including local jurisdictions, utilities, and contractors.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with pre-construction and construction phases.
• Engage with partners’ Real Estate and Government Affairs teams to ensure alignment on expectations and timelines.
• Source and manage general contractors and subcontractors across various trades (construction, assembly, electrical) during bid, pre-construction, construction and site commissioning project phases. 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Real Estate Development, Finance, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field 
• 6+  years of experience in real estate development or construction.
• Proven ability to manage entitlements and permits for infrastructure projects in collaboration with customers’ Real Estate and Construction teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to align internal stakeholders on project requirements and provide leadership with regular updates on challenges, risks, and opportunities.
• 4+ years of experience working with external design teams (Architectural, Structural, Civil, MEPs) on commercial real estate or construction projects.
• Familiarity with working alongside Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to navigate permitting and inspection processes.
• Familiarity with construction software such as Bluebeam, Procore, and similar tools.
• Ability to travel frequently 75%+ with a near term focus in East Coast Region, an travel to our head offices in California and other domestic states, and possible international travel 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 you’d like to learn more about Zipline and our teams, feel free to check out our Instagram, one of our Reddit AMA’s, or our website!

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 world’s 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 Rwanda’s national blood delivery network and Ghana’s 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 Regional Construction Manager you will own and drive all aspects of project construction to establish Zipline’s ground infrastructure in the region. This includes managing the entire process from contractor evaluation, contracting and bid evaluation, design review in partnership with our engineering teams, through to full scope site construction management and project competition  and oversight in partnership with our Service Operations and Superintendent teams. You’ll work closely with the broader Deployment and Construction team, Real Estate and Government Affairs teams, Finance, Legal, and Engineering to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and secure the necessary approvals to expand our network.

You will lead negotiations, manage external vendors, and ensure project timelines are met, all while maintaining alignment with Zipline’s strategic goals. Zipline’s Community Engagement and Legal teams will support you in fostering local partnerships and navigating jurisdictional processes to fast-track approvals.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Manage construction projects, site infrastructure installments, construction contractors, and additional real estate development projects ensuring schedule and cost targets are met or beaten.
• Develop and lead pre-construction strategies to streamline entitlements and permits for our ground infrastructure.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with 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, and our Legal team to create pathways for drone delivery in evolving regulatory landscapes.
• Work with customer real estate teams to seamlessly integrate Zipline systems into both existing and newly designed infrastructure.
• Source and foster relationships with external stakeholders, including local jurisdictions, utilities, and contractors.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with pre-construction and construction phases.
• Engage with partners’ Real Estate and Government Affairs teams to ensure alignment on expectations and timelines.
• Source and manage general contractors and subcontractors across various trades (construction, assembly, electrical) during bid, pre-construction, construction and site commissioning project phases. 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Real Estate Development, Finance, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field 
• 6+  years of experience in real estate development or construction.
• Proven ability to manage entitlements and permits for infrastructure projects in collaboration with customers’ Real Estate and Construction teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to align internal stakeholders on project requirements and provide leadership with regular updates on challenges, risks, and opportunities.
• 4+ years of experience working with external design teams (Architectural, Structural, Civil, MEPs) on commercial real estate or construction projects.
• Familiarity with working alongside Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to navigate permitting and inspection processes.
• Familiarity with construction software such as Bluebeam, Procore, and similar tools.
• Ability to travel frequently 75%+ with a near term focus in South-West Region, an travel to our head offices in California and other domestic states, and possible international travel 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 you’d like to learn more about Zipline and our teams, feel free to check out our Instagram, one of our Reddit AMA’s, or our website!

About the Role

As the Associate Regional Construction Manager you be a key stakeholder in driving all aspects of project construction to establish Zipline’s ground infrastructure in the region. This includes supporting the entire process from contractor evaluation, contracting and bid evaluation, design review in partnership with our engineering teams, through to full scope site construction management and project competition  and oversight in partnership with our Service Operations and Superintendent teams. You’ll work as a lead to the Construction Management team in region and with the broader Deployment team, Real Estate and Government Affairs teams, Finance, Legal, and Engineering to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and secure the necessary approvals to expand our network.

You will lead negotiations, manage external vendors, and ensure project timelines are met, all while maintaining alignment with Zipline’s strategic goals. Zipline’s Community Engagement and Legal teams will support you in fostering local partnerships and navigating jurisdictional processes to fast-track approvals.

This role is well suited to an early career Construction Manager looking to take on more scope, responsibility and ownership across the entire project lifecycle - if you are looking to do more, see more and own more this is the job for you!

What You'll Do

• Support construction projects, site infrastructure installments, construction contractors, and additional real estate development projects ensuring schedule and cost targets are met or beaten.
• Develop and lead improvements to construction methods and processes.
• Develop and lead pre-construction strategies to streamline entitlements and permits for our ground infrastructure.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with 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, and our Legal team to create pathways for drone delivery in evolving regulatory landscapes.
• Work with customer real estate teams to seamlessly integrate Zipline systems into both existing and newly designed infrastructure.
• Source and foster relationships with external stakeholders, including local jurisdictions, utilities, and contractors.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with pre-construction and construction phases.
• Engage with partners’ Real Estate and Government Affairs teams to ensure alignment on expectations and timelines.
• Source and manage general contractors and subcontractors across various trades (construction, assembly, electrical) during bid, pre-construction, construction and site commissioning project phases. 

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Structural), Real Estate Development, Finance, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field 
• 3+  years of experience in real estate development or construction.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to align internal stakeholders on project requirements and provide leadership with regular updates on challenges, risks, and opportunities.
• Familiarity with construction software such as Bluebeam, Procore, and similar tools.
• Ability to travel frequently 75%+ with a near term focus in West Coast Region, and travel to our head offices in California and other domestic states, and possible international travel 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 you’d like to learn more about Zipline and our teams, feel free to check out our Instagram, one of our Reddit AMA’s, or our website!

About the Role

As the Associate Regional Construction Manager you be a key stakeholder in driving all aspects of project construction to establish Zipline’s ground infrastructure in the region. This includes supporting the entire process from contractor evaluation, contracting and bid evaluation, design review in partnership with our engineering teams, through to full scope site construction management and project competition  and oversight in partnership with our Service Operations and Superintendent teams. You’ll work as a lead to the Construction Management team in region and with the broader Deployment team, Real Estate and Government Affairs teams, Finance, Legal, and Engineering to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and secure the necessary approvals to expand our network.

You will lead negotiations, manage external vendors, and ensure project timelines are met, all while maintaining alignment with Zipline’s strategic goals. Zipline’s Community Engagement and Legal teams will support you in fostering local partnerships and navigating jurisdictional processes to fast-track approvals.

This role is well suited to an early career Construction Manager looking to take on more scope, responsibility and ownership across the entire project lifecycle - if you are looking to do more, see more and own more this is the job for you!

What You'll Do

• Support construction projects, site infrastructure installments, construction contractors, and additional real estate development projects ensuring schedule and cost targets are met or beaten.
• Develop and lead improvements to construction methods and processes.
• Develop and lead pre-construction strategies to streamline entitlements and permits for our ground infrastructure.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with 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, and our Legal team to create pathways for drone delivery in evolving regulatory landscapes.
• Work with customer real estate teams to seamlessly integrate Zipline systems into both existing and newly designed infrastructure.
• Source and foster relationships with external stakeholders, including local jurisdictions, utilities, and contractors.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with pre-construction and construction phases.
• Engage with partners’ Real Estate and Government Affairs teams to ensure alignment on expectations and timelines.
• Source and manage general contractors and subcontractors across various trades (construction, assembly, electrical) during bid, pre-construction, construction and site commissioning project phases. 

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Structural), Real Estate Development, Finance, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field 
• 3+  years of experience in real estate development or construction.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to align internal stakeholders on project requirements and provide leadership with regular updates on challenges, risks, and opportunities.
• Familiarity with construction software such as Bluebeam, Procore, and similar tools.
• Ability to travel frequently 75%+ with a near term focus in East Coast Region, and travel to our head offices in California and other domestic states, and possible international travel 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 you’d like to learn more about Zipline and our teams, feel free to check out our Instagram, one of our Reddit AMA’s, or our website!

About the Role

As the Associate Regional Construction Manager you be a key stakeholder in driving all aspects of project construction to establish Zipline’s ground infrastructure in the region. This includes supporting the entire process from contractor evaluation, contracting and bid evaluation, design review in partnership with our engineering teams, through to full scope site construction management and project competition  and oversight in partnership with our Service Operations and Superintendent teams. You’ll work as a lead to the Construction Management team in region and with the broader Deployment team, Real Estate and Government Affairs teams, Finance, Legal, and Engineering to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and secure the necessary approvals to expand our network.

You will lead negotiations, manage external vendors, and ensure project timelines are met, all while maintaining alignment with Zipline’s strategic goals. Zipline’s Community Engagement and Legal teams will support you in fostering local partnerships and navigating jurisdictional processes to fast-track approvals.

This role is well suited to an early career Construction Manager looking to take on more scope, responsibility and ownership across the entire project lifecycle - if you are looking to do more, see more and own more this is the job for you!

What You'll Do

• Support construction projects, site infrastructure installments, construction contractors, and additional real estate development projects ensuring schedule and cost targets are met or beaten.
• Develop and lead improvements to construction methods and processes.
• Develop and lead pre-construction strategies to streamline entitlements and permits for our ground infrastructure.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with 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, and our Legal team to create pathways for drone delivery in evolving regulatory landscapes.
• Work with customer real estate teams to seamlessly integrate Zipline systems into both existing and newly designed infrastructure.
• Source and foster relationships with external stakeholders, including local jurisdictions, utilities, and contractors.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with pre-construction and construction phases.
• Engage with partners’ Real Estate and Government Affairs teams to ensure alignment on expectations and timelines.
• Source and manage general contractors and subcontractors across various trades (construction, assembly, electrical) during bid, pre-construction, construction and site commissioning project phases. 

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Structural), Real Estate Development, Finance, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field 
• 3+  years of experience in real estate development or construction.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to align internal stakeholders on project requirements and provide leadership with regular updates on challenges, risks, and opportunities.
• Familiarity with construction software such as Bluebeam, Procore, and similar tools.
• Ability to travel frequently 75%+ with a near term focus in South-west Region, and travel to our head offices in California and other domestic states, and possible international travel 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 you’d like to learn more about Zipline and our teams, feel free to check out our Instagram, one of our Reddit AMA’s, or our website!

About the Role:

As the Sales/ Project Engineer for Ziplines Ground Systems and Site Infrastructure, you’ll spearhead the deployment success of Ziplines Offsite Charging sites, the game changing autonomous loading Zipping Point, and other site infrastructure. You’ll 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 - you’ll be crafting and designing solutions for new customers by listening to their feedback and needs, providing Zipline's fundamental perspectives and learnings and bringing all stakeholders along for the journey. As part of this you’ll 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 AHJ’s, installation teams and contractors, technical operations teams, and internal engineering and product teams.  You’ll 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 YOU’LL 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 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. 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• 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.

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 you’d like to learn more about Zipline and our teams, feel free to check out our Instagram, one of our Reddit AMA’s, or our website!