Full-Time
Senior Power Systems Engineer
Posted on 11/6/2024
The Boring Company
501-1,000 employees
Constructs underground tunnels for urban transportation
Senior
Bastrop, TX, USA
Position requires onsite presence in Bastrop, TX.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience with medium voltage and high voltage power systems, transformers, switchgears, electrical panels, motors and motor controllers, and other grid-level electronics.
- Basic understanding of analog and digital circuit design.
- 8+ years working in an electrical engineering role or related position.
- Strong fundamentals in medium and high voltage power distribution.
- Experience designing transformers, switchgears, high voltage panels, enclosures, and harnesses for rugged environments.
- Exposure to production techniques for medium and high voltage products.
- Understanding and creation of power distribution single-line diagrams.
- Experience generating requirements for outsourced electrical designs.
- Knowledgeable with PLCs, industrial automation and DAQ technologies a plus.
- Strong teamwork skills with a proven ability to effectively interact and collaborate with other engineering disciplines.
- Acute attention to detail. CAD experience.
- High voltage safety training.
- Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary.
- Ability to travel last minute up to 20%.
- Design and test electrical systems for controlling the TBM and Loop transportation system.
- Oversee the development of all data acquisition and power electronic systems (some custom and some COTS).
- Work with other engineers to integrate electrical systems with mechanical structures, mechanisms, software packages and civil engineering systems.
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 affordable than traditional methods. Unlike competitors, The Boring Company emphasizes the construction of weatherproof tunnels that do not interfere with existing infrastructure and can be used for various purposes, including transportation and utilities. The goal is to create efficient, zero-emissions transit systems, like the Loop, which transports passengers directly to their destinations without stops, ultimately enhancing urban mobility and city planning.
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$882.8M
Headquarters
Bastrop, Texas
Founded
2016
6 month growth
↑ 10%1 year growth
↑ 31%2 year growth
↑ 59%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Increased urban congestion boosts demand for The Boring Company's tunneling solutions.
- Closure of Hyperloop One reduces competition in underground transportation.
- Expansion of Vegas Loop indicates potential for increased ridership and revenue.
What critics are saying
- Safety violations in Vegas tunnel could lead to fines and project delays.
- Environmental violations may damage reputation and affect future contracts.
- High capital expenditure on new projects could strain financial resources.
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.
- They focus on scalable urban infrastructure solutions for traffic congestion relief.
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Benefits
Medical, dental, & vision coverage
401(k)
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Competitive equity