Tunnel Design Engineer
The Boring CompanyLas Vegas, Nevada
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Education
Engineering (PE)
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Job Description
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.
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.
Key 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.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Coursework in geotechnical engineering (soils and rock mechanics), structural analysis, foundation engineering, hydrology, earthquake engineering, engineering geology, tunnel engineering, reinforced concrete design, steel design, and constitutive modeling.
- Preliminary and final analysis and design experience (geotechnical investigation, slope stability analysis, support of excavation, construction impact to adjacent buildings and utilities, providing geotechnical design parameter recommendations).
- Candidates for Nashville should have prior experience in hard rock (limestone) and familiar with concepts such as RMR
Additional Requirements
- The position may require extended hours and weekend work.
- This role is on site / in person (either in Las Vegas, NV or Nashville, TN). Relocation will be supported.
- The position will require periodic work inside tunnels. Candidates should be comfortable with this.
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.
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FAQs About Tunnel Design Engineer Jobs at The Boring Company
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This job at The Boring Company is located in Las Vegas, Nevada, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at The Boring Company?
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What employment applies to this position at The Boring Company?
The Boring Company lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at The Boring Company?
The Boring Company is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
What education level is required for this job?
The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
What benefits are offered by The Boring Company for this role?
The Boring Company offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, and 401k Matching/Retirement Savings for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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