Civil Engineer

Aligned Labs; United States; On-site; USD 96,000 - 165,000; Part time

Job summary

Aligned Labs is seeking experienced Civil Engineers for immediate part-time, fully remote engagement with AI research partners. You’ll apply expertise in infrastructure design, structural analysis, and project management to high-paying projects with leading AI companies.

The role requires a Civil/Structural Engineering degree, 3+ years of experience, and strong communication skills to clearly present technical recommendations. PE licensure is strongly preferred, with flexible remote hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field.
• PE licensure strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional civil engineering experience.
• Expertise in structural analysis, transportation design, geotechnical engineering, water resources, construction management, or infrastructure planning.
• Exceptional communication skills to explain complex engineering concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Join our team of AI industry consultants for immediate part-time, remote work supporting AI research.
• Supplement income with fully-remote freelance projects at world-leading AI research companies.
• Contribute skills and insights to cutting-edge AI projects as part of a civil engineering expert community.

Skills

Infrastructure design

Construction project management

Structural analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

PE licensure preferred

Job description

About AlignedAt Aligned, we’ve built a platform that connects the world’s most talented professionals to freelance projects at AI companies in need of their expertise. Our community comprises the top 10% of experts and freelancers in various domains, from doctors and scientists to engineers and business professionals.Unlike traditional consulting platforms, Aligned empowers experts to set their own pay and exclusively matches them to top-paying projects at the world’s leading AI research companies.

About the Role

About the RoleAligned is seeking 25 talented Civil Engineers to join our team of AI industry consultants for immediate part-time, remote work supporting AI research. Projects begin at 70-120 USD / hour for newly approved experts, with potential to scale upwards of $150 USD / hour for high-performing experts.Are you an experienced Civil Engineer with expertise in infrastructure design, construction project management, or structural analysis? Do you want to supplement your income with well-paying, fully-remote freelance projects at the world’s leading AI research and frontier model companies? Join our community of civil engineering experts and contribute your skills and insights to cutting-edge AI projects.

Responsibilities

• Join our team of AI industry consultants for immediate part-time, remote work supporting AI research.
• Supplement your income with well-paying, fully-remote freelance projects at the world’s leading AI research and frontier model companies.
• Contribute your skills and insights to cutting-edge AI projects as part of a community of civil engineering experts.

Qualifications

• You are a native or fluent English speaker and can confidently write at the university level.
• You hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field. PE licensure is strongly preferred.
• You have a minimum of 3 years of professional civil engineering experience working on meaningful infrastructure projects at an engineering consultancy, government agency, contractor, or developer.
• You have demonstrable expertise in areas such as structural analysis, transportation design, geotechnical engineering, water resources, construction management, or infrastructure planning.
• You possess exceptional communication skills, with a proven ability to explain complex engineering concepts and technical recommendations clearly.

Required Skills

• Expertise in infrastructure design, construction project management, or structural analysis.
• Demonstrable expertise in areas such as structural analysis, transportation design, geotechnical engineering, water resources, construction management, or infrastructure planning.
• Exceptional communication skills, with a proven ability to explain complex engineering concepts and technical recommendations clearly.

Preferred Skills

• PE licensure is strongly preferred.

Pay range and compensation package

• Projects begin at 70-120 USD / hour for newly approved experts, with potential to scale upwards of $150 USD / hour for high-performing experts.
• Payment: Projects are paid hourly, starting at $45-70 USD / hour for newly approved experts. Payments are made bi-weekly.
• Competitive Compensation: Set your own rates and work on your own terms.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Join the Aligned community of global professionals and domain experts powering the technology of tomorrow!

Additional Information

How it Works

• Verification: Complete a short application verifying your education and experience.
• Matching: Once approved, you’ll immediately be eligible for paid projects that match your areas of expertise.
• Payment: Projects are paid hourly, starting at $45-70 USD / hour for newly approved experts. Payments are made bi-weekly.
• Competitive Compensation: Set your own rates and work on your own terms.
• Flexible Remote Projects: All jobs are fully remote with flexible hours.
• No-Stress Matching: No need to search for jobs or promote yourself. We handle the matching.
• Expert Community: Gain access to a network of like-minded experts and professionals.
• Impact on the Future of AI: Regularly contribute to unreleased AI projects at the world’s top AI research companies.