Civil Engineer with Python Experience - Freelance AI Trainer

Mindrift; Missouri; Remote; USD 75,768; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn up to $55/hour

Fully remote work

Flexible schedule

Contribution to AI systems in engineering

Job summary

A forward-thinking AI company is seeking experienced Civil Engineers with Python skills to train and evaluate AI models on realistic civil engineering problems. This role emphasizes engineering judgment and analytical rigor over software development. Responsibilities include designing rigorous engineering problems, evaluating AI solutions, and using Python for validation and analysis. The position offers flexible, part-time freelance work with competitive compensation up to $55/hour, all while contributing to the evolution of AI in engineering.

Qualifications

• 3+ years professional or advanced academic experience in Structural, Geotechnical, Transportation, Water Resources, Environmental, Hydraulic, Construction Engineering & Management, Infrastructure, Coastal, Earthquake, or Sustainable Engineering.
• Advanced English proficiency (C1+).
• Ability to design computationally intensive, non-trivial problems.

Responsibilities

• Design technically rigorous civil engineering problems grounded in practice.
• Evaluate AI solutions for engineering accuracy and assumptions.
• Use Python to validate calculations or analyze outputs.
• Improve AI reasoning to align with codes and standards.
• Apply structured criteria to assess model performance.

Skills

Python proficiency

Analytical skills

Engineering judgment

Education

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

NumPy

Pandas

SciPy

Job description

Please submit your resume in English and indicate your level of English.

At Mindrift, innovation meets opportunity. We believe in using the power of collective intelligence to ethically shape the future of AI.

What We Do

The Mindrift platform connects specialists with AI projects from major tech innovators. Our mission is to unlock the potential of Generative AI by tapping into real-world expertise from across the globe.

The Role

We are seeking experienced Civil Engineers with Python skills to train and evaluate AI models on realistic civil engineering problems. This role emphasizes engineering judgment and analytical rigor, not drafting or software development.

What You'll Do

• Design technically rigorous civil engineering problems grounded in practice
• Evaluate AI solutions for engineering accuracy and assumptions
• Use Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy) to validate calculations or analyze outputs
• Improve AI reasoning to align with codes, standards, and professional logic
• Apply structured scoring criteria to assess model performance

How To Apply

Apply with your resume (English). Complete a short qualification process and get matched to projects aligned with your specialization.

Effort estimate

Tasks for this project are estimated to take 6-10 hours to complete, depending on complexity. This is an estimate and not a schedule requirement; you choose when and how to work. Tasks must be submitted by the deadline and meet the listed acceptance criteria to be accepted.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Civil Engineering or related field
• Strong Python proficiency
• 3+ years professional or advanced academic experience in one or more of:
  • Structural, Geotechnical, Transportation
  • Water Resources, Environmental, Hydraulic
  • Construction Engineering & Management
  • Infrastructure, Coastal, Earthquake, Sustainable Engineering
• Advanced English proficiency (C1+)
• Ability to design computationally intensive, non-trivial problems

Benefits

• Earn up to $55/hour for your expertise
• Fully remote, flexible, part-time freelance work
• Contribute to how future AI systems reason about mechanical engineering
• Work on technically rigorous, non-routine problems