The Boring Company

Buildout Engineer

The Boring Company$80K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
  • Extensive project engineering experience in construction coordination or project management.
  • Capability to manage a variety of trades including electrical, mechanical, and structural elements.
  • Deep understanding of construction sequencing and field operations.
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Willingness to remain hands-on in the field and drive projects forward amid challenges.
  • Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the construction of tunnel components including finishes and systems.
  • Oversee the transition from excavation to final construction phases of tunnels.
  • Create and implement detailed construction work plans and schedules.
  • Coordinate efforts among subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams for safety and efficiency.
  • Monitor materials and labor delivery, ensuring readiness for installations.
  • Track daily project progress and address construction issues proactively.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and quality control throughout the project.
  • Support procurement processes for specialized tunnel completion materials and systems.
  • Manage punch-list activities for project completion and transition to operations.
  • Identify and implement process improvements for future tunnel projects.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on large-scale infrastructure projects.
  • Collaborative work environment across multiple teams.
  • Hands-on role with fieldwork driving project outcomes.
  • Aggressive timelines that foster professional growth and challenge.
  • Exposure to various construction trades and systems.
Full Job Description
The ideal candidate has a strong background in commercial, industrial, or infrastructure construction and thrives in fast-paced field environments. This person should bring hands-on project engineering experience coordinating subcontractors, materials, schedules, installations, and field execution across multiple scopes of work. This role will work cross-functionally with design, construction, operations, and commissioning teams to deliver tunnels safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Responsibilities

  • Lead tunnel buildout activities including roadway panels, wall and ceiling finishes, drainage interfaces, lighting, electrical systems, fire/life safety systems, communications infrastructure, and signage.
  • Manage the transition from tunnel excavation and structural completion into fit-out, equipment installation, and final construction phases.
  • Develop and drive construction work plans, sequencing strategies, look-ahead schedules, and execution timelines.
  • Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, superintendents, and internal teams to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
  • Track material deliveries, long-lead items, labor needs, and installation readiness across all scopes.
  • Monitor daily field progress, resolve construction issues, and remove blockers to maintain schedule.
  • Ensure quality control, safety compliance, and adherence to project specifications and standards.
  • Support procurement of equipment, materials, and specialty systems required for tunnel completion.
  • Lead punch-list completion, startup activities, testing support, and final handoff to operations teams.
  • Identify opportunities to improve future tunnel buildout speed, cost, constructability, and standardization across projects.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Strong background in project engineering, field operations, construction coordination, or project management.
  • Experience managing multiple trades such as electrical, mechanical, fire protection, controls, structural, or architectural finishes.
  • Strong understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and field execution.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, and scopes of work.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Hands-on mindset with willingness to spend significant time in the field driving execution.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment with aggressive timelines.

About The Boring Company

The Boring Company is an infrastructure and tunnel construction company founded by Elon Musk in 2016. The company aims to reduce traffic congestion in cities by creating a network of underground tunnels for transportation. The company has developed a tunnel boring machine called the 'Godot' and has completed several test tunnels in California and Las Vegas. The company has also proposed several ambitious projects, including a high-speed underground transportation system called the Hyperloop.
Learn more about The Boring Company
Size
100 employees
Industry
Founded
2016

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