Real Estate & Development Intern — Build Drone Hubs

Namely; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Zipline’s Real Estate & Development Intern in San Francisco will help expand the physical infrastructure enabling the delivery system. You will support early site identification through approvals and development, turning promising locations into operational sites serving customers and communities.

You’ll tackle complex, real-world challenges at the intersection of aviation, real estate, technology, and the built environment, learning from professionals across Real Estate, Engineering,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree in real estate, urban planning, engineering, construction management, architecture, geography, environmental studies, business, public policy, or related field.
• Demonstrated interest in real estate development, site acquisition, infrastructure, permitting, or the built environment through coursework, projects, internships, or relevant experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate information from multiple sources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong organization and attention to detail with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Comfort learning new tools and working with maps, plans, schedules, and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support market screening and site selection by evaluating zoning, land-use, setbacks, utilities, and environmental factors.
• Assess potential sites for feasibility and risk, identifying permitting hurdles and title issues.
• Translate technical requirements into practical site criteria, scopes of work, and permit-ready materials.
• Learn how projects move through local approvals by working with city planners and officials.
• Coordinate with landlords, brokers, and real estate partners on readiness and negotiations.
• Prepare comparative site analyses, deal memos, and recommendation summaries for decision-making.
• Maintain timelines, budget estimates, and entitlement trackers, and hand off packages to downstream teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Learning new tools

Education

Real estate or related field degree

Tools

Maps

Spreadsheets

Site plans

Job description

Zipline’s Real Estate & Development Intern in San Francisco will help expand the physical infrastructure enabling the delivery system. You will support early site identification through approvals and development, turning promising locations into operational sites serving customers and communities.

You’ll tackle complex, real-world challenges at the intersection of aviation, real estate, technology, and the built environment, learning from professionals across Real Estate, Engineering,