Copy of Senior Structural Engineer (OpenSees | AI Training & Evaluation)

Lifted (an Upwork Company); New Zealand; Remote; NZD 196,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifted (an Upwork Company) seeks experienced Structural Engineers to design AI training tasks grounded in structural engineering, using OpenSees and related methods. You will craft problem statements, reference solutions, and evaluation criteria to guide AI performance on real-world design challenges.

The role emphasizes analyzing nonlinear behavior, pushover and seismic design, as well as code compliance, with clear technical documentation and the ability to work independently from a fully

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil/Structural Engineering (Master's/PhD a plus).
• Professional experience in structural analysis and design.
• Hands-on OpenSees experience.
• Strong knowledge of ACI 318, AISC 360, or Eurocode EN 1992/1993/1998.

Responsibilities

• Design AI training tasks based on structural concepts and real-world challenges.
• Create clear problem statements for analysis, design, simulation, and compliance.
• Develop reference solutions and scoring criteria for AI outputs.
• Build tasks using OpenSees and related methodologies.
• Create evaluation scenarios (pushover, seismic, FEA, retrofits).
• Review AI-generated solutions for accuracy and code compliance.
• Provide structured feedback to improve AI performance.
• Work independently in a fully remote environment.

Skills

Structural analysis

Nonlinear modeling

Pushover analysis

Seismic design

Code compliance

Technical writing

English communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

PhD in Structural Engineering

Tools

OpenSees

FEA software

Job description

This opportunity is ideal for experienced Structural Engineers who enjoy solving complex engineering problems and want to apply their expertise to cutting-edge AI technology.

What You'll Do:

• Design realistic AI training tasks based on structural engineering concepts and real-world design challenges.
• Create clear engineering problem statements covering structural analysis, design, simulation, and code compliance.
• Develop reference solutions and deterministic scoring criteria to evaluate AI-generated responses.
• Build engineering tasks using OpenSees and other structural engineering methodologies.
• Create evaluation scenarios involving topics such as:
  • Pushover analysis
  • Seismic design
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
  • Reinforced concrete design
  • Steel connection detailing
  • Structural retrofit
• Review AI-generated engineering solutions for technical accuracy, engineering judgment, and compliance with applicable design codes.
• Provide structured feedback that helps improve AI performance in structural engineering.
• Work independently in a fully remote, flexible environment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related field (Master's or PhD is a plus).
• Professional experience in structural analysis and structural design.
• Hands-on experience using OpenSees .
• Strong understanding of structural design standards such as ACI 318 , AISC 360 , or Eurocode (EN 1992, EN 1993, EN 1998) .
• Experience with structural engineering concepts including nonlinear modeling, response spectrum analysis, pushover analysis, or performance-based design.
• Ability to write clear, detailed, and technically accurate engineering documentation.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Excellent written English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule.

Nice to Haves:

• Master's degree or PhD in Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with advanced seismic engineering or structural retrofit projects.
• Experience with finite element modeling and structural simulation.
• Previous experience reviewing technical work, conducting research, or developing engineering assessments.
• Interest or experience in AI, machine learning, or engineering model evaluation.
• Fully remote, project-based opportunity.
• Flexible schedule — work whenever it fits your availability.
• Compensation ranges from $80–110 USD per hour , depending on experience.
• Expected workload is 10–39 hours per week , though project volume may fluctuate.
• Payments are issued weekly for work completed during the previous week.
• If selected, you will receive an Upwork contract offer along with onboarding instructions for the client's task platform.

An enterprise client is seeking experienced Structural Engineers to help train and evaluate next-generation AI systems. This opportunity is part of a large-scale initiative focused on improving how AI models solve complex structural engineering problems and generate technically accurate engineering solutions. You will work alongside a community of subject matter experts contributing real-world engineering knowledge to help shape the future of Generative AI. Originally posted on Himalayas