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Electrical Integration Technician

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The Boring Company

The Boring Company

201-500 employees

Constructs underground tunnels for urban transportation

Industrial & Manufacturing
Automotive & Transportation

Mid

Bastrop, TX, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Bastrop, TX.

Category
Control Systems Engineering
Electronics Design Engineering
Embedded Systems Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Requirements
  • Apprentice License
  • Associate's Degree in relevant field.
  • 3+ years experience in a similar role.
  • Must be comfortable working in narrow and confined spaces, outdoors, and in a typical construction-site environment.
Responsibilities
  • Install, upgrade, and repair of electrical systems, controls equipment and instrumentation on construction sites, plant facilities, and our proprietary tunnel boring machines.
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve electrical problems.
  • Install and wire complete power distribution equipment and panels, including transformers, breakers, outlets, motor controls, VFDs, relays and sensors.
  • Install, connect and start-up equipment such as motors, pumps, fans, compressors, generators and industrial machines.
  • Implement control and automation systems using PLCs and industrial automation equipment.
  • Support excavation/boring operations up to and including the erection/build of tunnel support lining utilizing a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM).
  • Work underground and perform various construction related tasks such as rail building, grout pumping, cable pulling, and ring building.
  • Understand the principles of measuring levels, pressures, temperatures, flow, and analytical processes using instrumentation.
  • Consulting manuals, reading and interpreting circuit diagrams, blueprints, and schematics.
  • Assisting design team in design documentation and review process.
  • Work with engineers to integrate electrical systems with mechanical structures, mechanisms, and software packages.
  • On-site electronics inventory management.

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, such as 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 city growth, ultimately enhancing urban mobility and reducing congestion.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$913M

Headquarters

Bastrop, Texas

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

16%

1 year growth

28%

2 year growth

54%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The Boring Company's innovative technology and rapid tunneling capabilities position it as a leader in urban transportation solutions, potentially transforming city infrastructure.
  • The successful implementation of the Vegas Loop and future projects could lead to widespread adoption of their tunneling solutions, driving significant revenue growth.
  • The company's recent share sale at a 22% higher valuation indicates strong investor confidence and financial health.

What critics are saying

  • Safety violations in their Vegas tunnel project could lead to regulatory scrutiny and potential project delays.
  • Environmental violations in Texas may result in legal consequences and damage to the company's reputation.

What makes The Boring Company unique

  • The Boring Company leverages its proprietary Prufrock Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM), which significantly outpaces traditional tunneling methods in speed and cost-effectiveness.
  • Their focus on subterranean transportation solutions, such as the zero-emissions Loop system, sets them apart from traditional above-ground transportation infrastructure companies.
  • The company's ability to integrate tunneling solutions for both transportation and utilities offers a versatile approach to urban infrastructure development.

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision coverage

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Competitive equity