Senior Geotechnical Engineer – Tunneling & Ground Design

The Boring Company; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Equity for permanent employees

Job summary

The Boring Company is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical design and analysis for tunnel projects in Las Vegas. You will guide ground investigations, tunnel lining design, and settlement analyses, shaping standards for future cities.

Role includes travel up to 20%, extended hours, and collaboration with a bold, mission-driven team advancing subterranean technology. Nevada PE or Texas PE is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Geology, Engineering Geology or related discipline.
• 5+ years of tunnel inspection experience.
• Master of Science in Geotechnical or Structural Engineering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create geotechnical data reports, interpretation reports, and design reports for tunnel and shaft construction.
• Create temporary support of excavation designs, reports and drawings.
• Produce tunnel lining design documentation, including lateral earth pressure calculations.
• Perform ground settlement and construction impact analysis of subsurface structures and utilities.
• Create and oversee the implementation of settlement monitoring plans.
• Plan and execute geotechnical investigations.
• Assist in collection and review of as-built drawings and geotechnical data for subsurface due diligence.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Tunnel inspection

Data interpretation

Construction monitoring

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering/Geology

Master of Science in Geotechnical/Structural Engineering

Job description

The Boring Company is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to lead geotechnical design and analysis for tunnel projects in Las Vegas. You will guide ground investigations, tunnel lining design, and settlement analyses, shaping standards for future cities.

Role includes travel up to 20%, extended hours, and collaboration with a bold, mission-driven team advancing subterranean technology. Nevada PE or Texas PE is preferred.