Civil Engineer & Python Expert – Freelance AI Trainer

Mindrift; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Mindrift seeks contributors to design engineering problems that simulate real workflows and require Python-driven calculations. Projects are part-time and non-permanent, offering flexible hours and hands-on Python usage for numerical validation.

Candidates with a Civil Engineering background and 2+ years of applied or research experience, plus strong English proficiency, are encouraged to apply. This is project-based work with variable hours and pay per contribution.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Proficiency in Python for numerical validation.
• 2+ years of professional experience in applied, research, or teaching roles.
• Understanding of practical engineering constraints and approximations.
• Strong written English (C1+).

Responsibilities

• Design original computational engineering problems that simulate real engineering workflows.
• Create problems requiring Python programming to solve engineering calculations and simulations.
• Ensure problems are computationally intensive and require numerical methods or iterative solutions.
• 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 programming

Numerical validation

Strong written English

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

NumPy

Pandas

SciPy

MATLAB

R

SQL

Job description

Participation is project-based, not permanent employment.

What This Opportunity Involves

While each project involves unique tasks, contributors may:

• Design original computational engineering problems that simulate real engineering workflows;
• Create problems requiring Python programming to solve engineering calculations and simulations;
• Ensure problems are computationally intensive and require numerical methods or iterative solutions;
• 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

What We Look For

This opportunity is a good fit for engineers with an experience in python open to part-time, non-permanent projects. Ideally, contributors will have:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related fields;
• Python proficiency for numerical validation. MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, domain-specific libraries, Stata or knowledge of any programming language can be equivalent;
• 2+ years of professional experience: applied, research, or teaching experience is applicable;
• Understanding of practical engineering constraints and approximations;
• Strong written English (C1+)

How It Works

Apply → Pass qualification(s) → Join a project → Complete tasks → Get paid

Project time expectations

For this project, tasks are estimated to require around 10-20 hours per week during active phases, based on project requirements. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active.

Compensation

On this project, contributors can earn up to $69 per hour equivalent , depending on their level and pace of contribution.

Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise. Please note that other projects on the platform may offer different earning levels based on their requirements.