The Boring Company · 5 months ago
Tunnel Engineer
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe Boring Company was founded to solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels. They are seeking a Tunnel Engineer to support full-cycle excavation operations on a hard rock Main Beam Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), focusing on monitoring production and optimizing TBM performance.
ConstructionInfrastructureTransportation
Responsibilities
Support daily tunneling operations by tracking machine performance, penetration rates, and wear rates
Analyze geotechnical conditions and provide guidance on cutterhead tooling, ground support, and excavation strategy
Assist with TBM guidance systems, surveying, and tunnel alignment monitoring
Coordinate shift handovers and maintain accurate production reports, logs, and as-built records
Identify inefficiencies and work with cross-functional teams (mechanical, electrical, EHS) to improve performance and reduce downtime
Assist with ring rebuilds, cutterhead inspections, and machine diagnostics during planned maintenance windows
Support testing, instrumentation, and quality control efforts for tunnel lining and support systems
Qualification
Required
Degree in Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field
2+ years of experience in tunnel engineering, underground construction, or TBM operations (Main Beam experience preferred)
Strong understanding of geomechanics, rock classification, and tunnel support systems
Comfortable working underground in rotating shifts and a fast-paced production environment
Preferred
Main Beam experience
Experience with tunnel survey systems, TBM guidance, or SCADA data monitoring tools
EIT or PE license
Company
The Boring Company
The Boring Company engages in constructing underground transportation networks.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$908M2024-07-23Secondary Market
2023-10-23Secondary Market
2022-04-20Series C· $675M
Leadership Team
Arun Prakash
CFO
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