In-the-Tunnel Engineer

Latent AI; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Latent AI is hiring a Tunnel Engineer in Nashville, TN, to oversee excavation operations using a TBM. This full-time, in-office position involves monitoring production, analyzing geotechnical data, and coordinating operations with mining crews. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and at least 2 years of related experience. The role requires a strong understanding of tunnel support systems and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, assisting with both operational efficiency and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Mining or Geotechnical Engineering required.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in tunnel engineering or TBM operations.
• Strong knowledge of geomechanics and tunnel support systems.

Responsibilities

• Track machine performance and report on production rates.
• Analyze geotechnical conditions for effective excavation.
• Coordinate shift handovers and maintain production logs.

Skills

Tunnel engineering

Geotechnical analysis

Mechanical systems

SCADA data monitoring

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Tunnel survey systems

TBM guidance systems

Job description

Tunnel Engineer – Nashville, TN | ENGINEERING, Field Engineering | In office | Full-time

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.

We’re looking for a Tunnel Engineer to support full-cycle excavation operations on a hard rock Main Beam Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM). This is a field-based role where you’ll be embedded with the mining crew—responsible for monitoring production, interpreting geotechnical data, optimizing TBM performance, and ensuring tunneling stays on-line, on-grade, and on-schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support daily tunneling operations by tracking machine performance, penetration rates, and wear rates
• Analyze geotechnical conditions and provide guidance on cutterhead tooling, ground support, and excavation strategy
• Assist with TBM guidance systems, surveying, and tunnel alignment monitoring
• Coordinate shift handovers and maintain accurate production reports, logs, and as-built records
• Identify inefficiencies and work with cross-functional teams (mechanical, electrical, EHS) to improve performance and reduce downtime
• Assist with ring rebuilds, cutterhead inspections, and machine diagnostics during planned maintenance windows
• Support testing, instrumentation, and quality control efforts for tunnel lining and support systems

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in tunnel engineering, underground construction, or TBM operations (Main Beam experience preferred)
• Strong understanding of geomechanics, rock classification, and tunnel support systems
• Comfortable working underground in rotating shifts and a fast-paced production environment
• Experience with tunnel survey systems, TBM guidance, or SCADA data monitoring tools is a plus
• EIT or PE license a plus, but not required