Civil Engineer & Python AI Problem Designer

Mindrift; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focusing on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation is project-based, not permanent employment.

Contributors design engineering problems, craft Python-based solutions, and verify results using common libraries. This is a part-time, non-permanent engagement requiring 2+ years experience, a Civil Engineering background, and strong written English.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related fields.
• 2+ years of professional experience: applied, research, or teaching experience is applicable.
• Strong written English (C1+).
• Python proficiency for numerical validation.

Responsibilities

• Design original computational engineering problems that simulate real engineering workflows.
• Create problems requiring Python programming to solve engineering calculations and simulations.
• Develop problems involving system design, optimization, and analysis.
• Base problems on real research challenges or practical applications from engineering practice.
• Verify solutions using Python with standard engineering libraries.
• Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers

Skills

Python proficiency

2+ years professional experience

Strong written English (C1+)

Education

Civil Engineering degree or related field

Tools

MATLAB

R

C

SQL

NumPy

Pandas

SciPy

Domain-specific libraries

Job description

Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focusing on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation is project-based, not permanent employment.

Contributors design engineering problems, craft Python-based solutions, and verify results using common libraries. This is a part-time, non-permanent engagement requiring 2+ years experience, a Civil Engineering background, and strong written English.