Tunnel Design Engineer – Nashville, TN
ENGINEERING, Field Engineering
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The Boring Company was founded to solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels. Today, we are creating the technology to increase tunneling speed and decrease costs by a factor of 10 or more with the ultimate goal of making Hyperloop adoption viable and enabling rapid transit across densely populated regions.
Role details
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.Basic qualifications
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)Preferred Skills and Experience
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.Additional Requirements
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.Culture
We\'re a team of dedicated, smart, and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity.
Benefits
We offer employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees.
The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with The Boring Company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Req ID : R200
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