Tunnel Design Engineer
The Boring Company· ENGINEERING
Las Vegas, NV, Nashville, TNfull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Engineering-focused role supporting geotechnical design, tunneling, and construction oversight for underground tunnel and shaft projects. On-site in Las Vegas, NV or Nashville, TN with relocation support.
Responsibilities
- Create geotechnical data reports, geotechnical interpretation reports, geotechnical design reports for tunnel and shaft construction.
- Create temporary support of excavation designs, reports, and drawings.
- Produce tunnel lining design documentation, including lateral earth pressure calculations.
- Perform ground settlement and construction impact analysis of subsurface structures (e.g., shafts, tunnels) and 3rd party infrastructure (e.g., buildings, utilities).
- Create and oversee the implementation of settlement monitoring plans.
- Plan and execute geotechnical investigations.
- Assist in the collection and review of as-built drawings and existing geotechnical data for subsurface due diligence.
- Provide geotechnical recommendations for construction means and methods.
- Perform construction period observation and inspection.
- Support brick operations with geotechnical recommendations and testing oversight.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Geology, Engineering Geology or related discipline.
- Anywhere from 1-10 years of experience working in underground construction (tunneling, mining). Candidates with more experience will given a title and compensation which is reflective of their skillset.
Skills
Required:Geotechnical design and reportingTemporary support of excavation designTunnel lining design documentationGround settlement and construction impact analysisGeotechnical investigationsConstruction observation and inspectionGeotechnical recommendations for construction
Benefits
- employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- a 401(k) plan
- paid holidays
- paid vacation
- equity for all permanent employees
Last updated Oct 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About The Boring Company
Accelerate Civilization With Subterranean Technology
The Boring Company constructs safe, fast-to-dig, and low-cost transportation, utility, and freight tunnels.
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