The Boring Company · 5 hours ago
Tunnel Design Engineer
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ 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 Design Engineer to assist in preparing geotechnical and tunnel design reports, support excavation support drawings, and contribute to ground settlement assessments.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Assist the Senior Tunnel Engineer in preparing geotechnical and tunnel design reports
Support the development of excavation support drawings and design documentation
Help produce tunnel lining design inputs (e.g., calculations, sketches, models) under supervision
Contribute to ground settlement and construction impact assessments
Assist in compiling monitoring plans and reviewing instrumentation/settlement data
Support planning and coordination of geotechnical investigations (e.g., site visits, data collection)
Gather and organize existing geotechnical information and as-built drawings for project due diligence
Provide draft input for construction recommendations and review of contractor submittals
Participate in construction observation, site walks, and inspection activities alongside senior engineers
Assist project teams and operations with geotechnical testing oversight and documentation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Geology, Engineering Geology or related discipline
3+ years of relevant experience (internship or project experience in tunnels is preferred)
Willing to travel to job sites as required to commission & develop new designs, as well as troubleshoot and problem solve existing designs
Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs unassisted
Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces, including underground
Ability to work outdoors in heavy construction areas
Preferred
Master of Science in Geotechnical or Structural Engineering would be a plus
Coursework in Geotechnical engineering (soils and rock) engineering, structural analysis, foundation engineering, hydrology, earthquake engineering), tunnel engineering, reinforced concrete, steel design, constituent modeling
Benefits
Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
A 401(k) plan
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
A competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees
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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