The Boring Company · 5 months ago
Ventilation Engineer
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expThe Boring Company is focused on solving traffic issues by developing an underground tunnel network. They are seeking a highly motivated Ventilation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain tunnel ventilation systems critical for safety and efficiency.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Design and model tunnel ventilation systems, including fresh air supply, exhaust, smoke extraction, and emergency airflow strategies
Conduct computational simulations (CFD) to optimize system performance under both standard operating and emergency scenarios
Collaborate closely with tunnel design, fire protection, electrical, and mechanical teams to ensure fully integrated and compliant ventilation systems
Specify and select mechanical equipment such as fans, dampers, ducts, sensors, and associated control systems
Support the construction and field operations teams during installation, testing, commissioning, and performance validation of ventilation systems
Ensure all ventilation designs comply with applicable safety and building codes (NFPA, OSHA, ASHRAE, etc.)
Perform risk assessments and failure mode evaluations related to ventilation and air quality management
Contribute to the development of real-time monitoring and control systems, including digital twin models for tunnel environments
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, HVAC, or a related discipline
Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in the design and analysis of ventilation systems, preferably in tunnels or other underground environments
Proficiency with simulation and modeling tools such as ANSYS Fluent, FDS, TunnelCAD, or equivalent CFD platforms
Solid understanding of fire/life safety principles and ventilation standards in confined spaces
Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or within multidisciplinary teams
Excellent communication and organizational skills in a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment
Company
The Boring Company
To solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic, roads must go 3D, which means either flying cars or tunnels.
51-200 employees
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