Geotechnical Engineer – Tunneling & Rock Mechanics (On‑Site)

Boring Company; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Equity compensation

Job summary

The Boring Company seeks a geotechnical engineer to create data and interpretation reports for tunnel and shaft construction. You will produce tunnel lining designs and earth pressure calculations, and perform settlement analyses and monitoring plans on-site in Nashville, TN. Relocation support is provided.

Ideal candidates have a BS in civil/geology and 1–10 years in rock mechanics, with experience in tunneling or hard rock conditions. On-site role with potential extended hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a geotechnical field or related discipline.
• 1–10 years of experience in rock mechanics or hard rock tunneling/mining.
• Higher experience may warrant a higher title and compensation.

Responsibilities

• Create geotechnical data reports for tunnel and shaft construction.
• Create interpretation and design reports for geotechnical projects.
• Produce tunnel lining design documentation and earth pressure calculations.
• Perform ground settlement and construction impact analyses.
• Develop and oversee settlement monitoring plans.
• Plan and execute geotechnical investigations.
• Review as-built drawings and existing geotechnical data for due diligence.
• Provide geotechnical recommendations for construction means and methods.
• Conduct construction period observation and inspections.
• Support brick operations with geotechnical testing oversight.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Rock mechanics

Tunneling experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering / Geology / Engineering Geology

Job description

The Boring Company seeks a geotechnical engineer to create data and interpretation reports for tunnel and shaft construction. You will produce tunnel lining designs and earth pressure calculations, and perform settlement analyses and monitoring plans on-site in Nashville, TN. Relocation support is provided.

Ideal candidates have a BS in civil/geology and 1–10 years in rock mechanics, with experience in tunneling or hard rock conditions. On-site role with potential extended hours.