Civil Engineer

The Boring Company; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical coverage

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Competitive equity

Job summary

A leading tunneling technology firm is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer for its Nashville project. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and an active PE license. Responsibilities include leading civil design projects, overseeing field operations, and ensuring accuracy in multi-stakeholder projects. The role requires 5-15 years of experience and offers generous employer-paid benefits, including medical and equity participation. Candidates should have strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 5-15 years of experience in civil engineering required.
• Active Civil Engineering PE license must be transferable to relevant states.
• Experience in leading field operations and surveying required.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and review of civil design plans.
• Oversee integration of legal descriptions and survey data.
• Conduct field investigations and supervise site surveys.
• Own survey equipment inventory and maintenance.
• Provide senior oversight of survey measurements, boundary determinations, and alignment verification.
• Ensure tunnel and field survey guidance systems remain accurate, calibrated, and operational.
• Own survey equipment inventory and maintenance across multiple active jobsites.
• Produce progress reports and communicate technical decisions to leadership and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Surveying

AutoCAD

Civil Engineering

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

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. To date, our tunnels have transported over 3 million people and we have just expanded into our second city, Nashville. We've recently won approval to dig another 60 miles of tunnels in Vegas and 26 in Nashville, with many more coming in the next 6 months+.

To facilitate this rapid expansion, we are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer with PE licensure and a strong background in land development, site design, utilities mapping, or subsurface infrastructure. Tunneling experience is not required; success in this role comes from deep technical judgment, high ownership, and the ability to lead complex field and design operations with precision.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of civil design plans, engineering details, reports, and technical exhibits using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Oversee the integration of legal descriptions, survey data, and aerial imagery into final engineering plans, ensuring accuracy across large, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Direct and validate the digitization of as-built civil, utility, and structural drawings; establish QA processes to maintain drawing fidelity across project phases.
• Conduct and supervise field investigations, physical site surveys, utility mapping efforts, subsurface data collection, and engineering documentation.
• Provide senior oversight of survey measurements, property boundary determinations, and alignment verification for critical guidance systems.
• Ensure tunnel and field survey guidance systems remain accurate, calibrated, and operational.
• Own survey equipment inventory, maintenance schedules, and operational readiness across multiple active jobsites.
• Produce high-quality progress reports (daily, weekly, monthly), elevate risks, and communicate technical decisions clearly to leadership and cross‑functional teams.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Anywhere from 5-15 years of experience in civil engineering (the role seniority will be determined based on your experience).
• Surveying experience and demonstrated ability to lead field operations.
• Active Civil Engineering PE license (any state is fine, as long as you can transfer to our relevant states - NV, TX, TN, FL).

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Experience in working with engineering teams, field technicians, and external partners.
• Strong problem‑solving instincts, technical judgment, and ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast‑paced environments.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence cross‑disciplinary teams and drive decisions.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a strong sense of urgency and ownership.

Additional Requirements

• Position may require extended hours and weekend work.
• Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed. Up to 20% travel.
• Ability to work outdoors and in confined spaces.

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.