Geotechnical Engineer – Tunneling & Ground Support Innovator

Boring Company; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical, dental, and eye

401(k) plan

Paid holidays & vacation

Equity

Job summary

The Boring Company is seeking a geotechnical engineer to join our Nashville-based, on-site team. You will prepare geotechnical reports, plan investigations, and contribute to tunnel design and support systems in a challenging urban setting.

Applicants should have a background in civil engineering or geology, with 1–10 years in rock mechanics or hard rock tunneling. Relocation will be supported; the role is on site in Nashville.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Geology, Engineering Geology or related discipline.
• 1-10 years of experience in rock mechanics or hard rock tunneling; higher experience may influence title and compensation.

Responsibilities

• Create geotechnical data reports, interpretation reports, and design reports for tunnels and shafts.
• Develop temporary support of excavation designs, reports, and drawings.
• Produce tunnel lining design documentation with lateral earth pressure calculations.
• Perform ground settlement and construction-impact analyses for subsurface structures.
• Create and oversee settlement monitoring plans and geotechnical investigations.

Skills

Geotechnical data reporting

Rock mechanics

Tunnel engineering

Civil engineering

Geology

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Geology

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

The Boring Company is seeking a geotechnical engineer to join our Nashville-based, on-site team. You will prepare geotechnical reports, plan investigations, and contribute to tunnel design and support systems in a challenging urban setting.

Applicants should have a background in civil engineering or geology, with 1–10 years in rock mechanics or hard rock tunneling. Relocation will be supported; the role is on site in Nashville.