Mechanical Engineering Intern - Own High-Impact Tunneling

Boring Company; Bastrop, Nashville, Las Vegas (TX, TN, NV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid health coverage

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Equity for permanent employees

Job summary

The Boring Company is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to contribute to our underground tunneling technology. This year-long internship emphasizes ownership of projects, fast-paced collaboration, and delivering designs that integrate with larger tunnel systems.

Responsibilities include designing and refining components, performing analyses with FEA and CAD tools, and ensuring alignment with schedules and safety regulations. Strong hands-on fabrication and teamwork skills are valued.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; pursuing undergrad/grad in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 1+ year of experience in design using SolidWorks.
• Hands-on hardware fabrication, assembly and/or testing in any setting.

Responsibilities

• Design or support design of systems and sub-systems for operations such as boring machine parts and tunnel infrastructure.
• Use FEA and CAD, plus hand calculations, to develop and communicate designs.
• Adhere to project schedule and ensure timely completion from conception to implementation.
• Communicate schedule to stakeholders and manage dependent systems.

Skills

SolidWorks

Machine design

Mechatronics

Dynamics

Testing methods

Education

High School diploma or GED pursuing Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks)

FEM/FEA

Job description

The Boring Company is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to contribute to our underground tunneling technology. This year-long internship emphasizes ownership of projects, fast-paced collaboration, and delivering designs that integrate with larger tunnel systems.

Responsibilities include designing and refining components, performing analyses with FEA and CAD tools, and ensuring alignment with schedules and safety regulations. Strong hands-on fabrication and teamwork skills are valued.