Electrical Project Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

Support engineers with research, drafting, and documentation for electrical distribution and structure-level wiring designs aligned with NEC and relevant standards.

Assist with UL/TUV certification efforts by gathering documentation, preparing technical materials, and coordinating with engineering partners.

Help prepare materials, track communication, and support interactions with deployment and construction teams

Implement feedback from Deployment and Construction teams to continuously optimize designs for more efficient build and scale

Design electrical distribution of commercial and light industrial ground system projects per NEC and relevant applicable codes and standards.

Design next generation charging structure level electrical wiring and installation approaches.

Evaluate all options and a lean budget, select best vendors to ensure reliable and quality services and products.

Help document project risks, prepare materials for meetings, support communication across teams, and occasionally participate in site visits for field observations.

Create documentation to ensure quality and process refinement between each build to help with consistent scale

Collaborate with engineering and business teams to understand customer needs and contribute to improvements in Ground Systems infrastructure.

Travel to commercial and flight test sites may be required on an ad hoc basis.

You must have completed the second year of your undergraduate studies, with relevant coursework (e.g., circuits, power systems, construction). Master's and PhD students are also eligible.

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to ask questions and learn.

Familiarity with engineering tools or concepts such as CAD/ECAD, electrical modeling, or basic simulation software. (Revit, Bluebeam Revu, AutoCAD, NX)

Clear written and verbal communication skills, especially when summarizing technical information.

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and support a wide range of tasks.

Curiosity, initiative, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Comfort with hands-on work and openness to occasional travel (if needed).

An open mind to help us bring Zipline’s service to new and existing customers!

This internship is a full-time position, in-person at our South San Francisco office. We will host our Summer 2027 interns from (May/June - August/September).

The hourly rate for this internship is $44 per hour. Additional benefits may include relocation support, a housing stipend, overtime pay, paid sick time, and other benefits, where applicable and subject to local requirements.

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