Civil Engineer & Python Expert - Freelance AI Trainer

Mindrift; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 78,419 - 111,688; Part time

Job summary

Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities in the United States, specifically focused on engineering problem design for leading tech companies. This role requires creating computational problems that simulate real workflows, ensuring they are computationally intensive and require numerical methods.

Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering or related fields, along with Python programming proficiency. Compensation for this role can be up to $69 per hour, varying by project requirements.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in applied, research, or teaching.
• Understanding of practical engineering constraints and approximations.

Responsibilities

• Design computational engineering problems simulating real workflows.
• Create problems requiring Python for engineering calculations.
• Document problem statements clearly with verified solutions.

Skills

Python proficiency

Numerical methods

Strong written English (C1+)

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related fields

Tools

MATLAB

R

C

SQL

Numpy

Pandas

SciPy

Stata

Job description

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

What This Opportunity Involves

• 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

• 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.