Full-Time
Civil Engineer
Posted on 11/6/2024
The Boring Company
501-1,000 employees
Constructs underground tunnels for urban transportation
Junior, Mid
Bastrop, TX, USA
Position requires onsite presence in Bastrop, TX.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
- 2+ years of experience in active construction environment
- Survey experience
- 2+ years of experience working with AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Civil Engineering Texas or Nevada PE License
- Strong teamwork skills with a proven ability to effectively interact and collaborate with other engineering disciplines and field technicians
- Acute attention to detail and sense of urgency
- Strong problem solving, deductive reasoning, and communication skills
- Ability to work outdoors and in confined spaces
- Position may require extended hours and weekend work
- Able to travel for short and extended trips as needed (up to 20% travel)
- Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D to assist in the preparation of structural and civil engineering details, design plans, reports, and meeting exhibits
- Work with legal descriptions, survey data, aerial photographs to create final plans and maps
- Digitize as-built civil drawings, including utility and structural drawings
- Work regularly in the field to conduct physical site surveys, prepare sketches and notes, and perform data collection
- Coordinate job walks for pricing, work, schedules, or inspections with vendors, contractors, and building officials
- Use measurements of surveying equipment to determine property lines and boundaries
- Ensure guidance systems are maintained and accurate using survey equipment and tunnel guidance software
- Track and maintain inventories for tunnel survey equipment
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports documenting progress or challenges on any given project
The Boring Company focuses on improving urban transportation by building underground tunnels to reduce traffic congestion. Its main product is a network of subterranean tunnels that allow for quick, direct travel between points without the disruptions of surface traffic. The company uses advanced tunneling technology, specifically the Prufrock Tunnel Boring Machine, which can dig tunnels at a rate of one mile per week, making the process faster and more cost-effective than traditional methods. Unlike competitors, The Boring Company emphasizes the construction of weatherproof tunnels that do not interfere with existing infrastructure. Its goal is to create efficient transportation solutions that can scale with urban growth, ultimately enhancing city infrastructure and providing a zero-emissions public transit option through its Loop system.
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$882.8M
Headquarters
Bastrop, Texas
Founded
2016
6 month growth
↑ 16%1 year growth
↑ 31%2 year growth
↑ 66%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Recent land purchases in Vegas indicate strategic expansion of the Loop system.
- Employee share sale increased valuation, showing strong investor confidence.
- Closure of Hyperloop One opens market opportunities for The Boring Company.
What critics are saying
- Safety violations in Vegas tunnel could lead to fines and project delays.
- Environmental violations may result in legal challenges and increased costs.
- Expansion plans increase financial risk if demand or regulations falter.
What makes The Boring Company unique
- The Boring Company uses proprietary Prufrock TBM for faster, cost-effective tunneling.
- Their Loop system offers zero-emissions, direct-to-destination underground transit.
- Weatherproof tunnels avoid interference with existing transportation systems.
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Benefits
Medical, dental, & vision coverage
401(k)
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Competitive equity