Tunnel Design Engineer

Latent AI; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and vacation

Competitive equity for permanent employees

Job summary

Latent AI in Nashville is seeking a Tunnel Design Engineer to assist in preparing geotechnical and tunnel design reports. The successful candidate will support the development of excavation support drawings and participate in construction observations alongside senior engineers. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline and 3+ years of relevant experience. Benefits include employer-paid medical coverage, a 401(k) plan, and equity for all permanent employees.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience, preferably in tunnel projects.
• Ability to work outdoors in heavy construction areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing geotechnical and tunnel design reports.
• Support development of excavation support drawings.
• Participate in construction observation and site inspections.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Geotechnical Engineering

Structural Analysis

Construction Observation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Geology, or related discipline

Job description

Tunnel Design 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.

Role details

• Assist the Senior Tunnel Engineer in preparing geotechnical and tunnel design reports.
• Support the development of excavation support drawings and design documentation.
• Help produce tunnel lining design inputs (e.g., calculations, sketches, models) under supervision.
• Contribute to ground settlement and construction impact assessments.
• Assist in compiling monitoring plans and reviewing instrumentation/settlement data.
• Support planning and coordination of geotechnical investigations (e.g., site visits, data collection).
• Gather and organize existing geotechnical information and as-built drawings for project due diligence.
• Provide draft input for construction recommendations and review of contractor submittals.
• Participate in construction observation, site walks, and inspection activities alongside senior engineers.
• Assist project teams and operations with geotechnical testing oversight and documentation.

Basic qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Geology, Engineering Geology or related discipline.
• 3+ years of relevant experience (internship or project experience in tunnels is preferred)

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Master of Science in Geotechnical or Structural Engineering would be a plus.
• Coursework in Geotechnical engineering (soils and rock), engineering, structural analysis, foundation engineering, hydrology, earthquake engineering, tunnel engineering, reinforced concrete, steel design, constituent modeling.

Additional Requirements

• Willing to travel to job sites as required to commission & develop new designs, as well as troubleshoot and problem solve existing designs.
• Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs unassisted.
• Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces, including underground.
• Ability to work outdoors in heavy construction areas.

Culture

We're a team of dedicated, smart, and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity.

Benefits

We offer employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees.

The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with The Boring Company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.