Buildout Engineer

The Boring Company was founded to solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels. Today, we are developing 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.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.ResponsibilitiesLead 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 QualificationsBachelor’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.