Civil/Structural Engineer (Buildings), Plan Review

OpenTrain AI, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 71,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

OpenTrain AI, Inc. is seeking a part-time, remote engineer to review US building plans and evaluate AI responses against engineering standards.

The role involves creating and reviewing AI training tasks from drawings, specifications, and permit records, ensuring US code compliance and high-quality plan reviews. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering and at least five years of US project experience, with strong written communication and the ability to explain

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering or related field is required.
• At least five years of professional engineering experience on US building projects.
• Experience with construction-document code review or third-party review preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US building codes and engineering standards used on real projects.
• Ability to read and cross-check complete architectural, structural, civil, and MEP construction document sets.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create expert review tasks from building project drawings, specifications, and permit records.
• Cover plan review, US code compliance, drawing-set quality control, and coordination across structural, civil, architectural, and MEP sheets.
• Write precise prompts and evaluate AI model responses for technical shortcomings.
• Define the key elements of correct answers so responses can be reviewed consistently.
• Write structured feedback that clearly explains engineering and code issues.
• Work independently and complete assignments at your own pace in a remote setting.

Skills

Plan review experience

US building codes knowledge

Reading construction documents

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering or related field

Job description

Review US building plans and evaluate AI responses against engineering standards in a remote, project-based role. Work 20+ hours per week at up to $62.50 per hour.

Remote Hourly · $62.5/hr

$62.5/hr

Compensation

Contract, part-time

Engagement

Remote

Location

Posted

Open to applicants in

United States

The work

You will create and review AI training tasks based on building plan review. The work uses drawings, specifications, permit records, and professional engineering standards to assess model responses and explain what needs improvement.

• Create expert review tasks from building project drawings, specifications, and permit records.
• Cover plan review, US code compliance, drawing-set quality control, and coordination across structural, civil, architectural, and MEP sheets.
• Write precise prompts and evaluate AI model responses for technical shortcomings.
• Define the key elements of correct answers so responses can be reviewed consistently.
• Write structured feedback that clearly explains engineering and code issues.
• Work independently and complete assignments at your own pace in a remote setting.

What it pays and takes

This is an ongoing, project-based contractor opportunity that can be done remotely alongside your current role. The work requires professional experience reviewing US building projects and strong knowledge of construction documents and building codes.

• Pay: Up to $62.50 per hour.
• Time: 20 or more hours per week.
• Location: Open to candidates currently located in the United States.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience: At least five years of professional engineering experience on building projects in the United States.
• Plan review: Experience with construction-document code review, responding to plan review comments, or third-party review.
• Technical knowledge: Working knowledge of US building codes and engineering standards used on real projects.
• Document skills: Ability to read and cross-check complete architectural, structural, civil, and MEP construction document sets.
• Communication: Strong written communication, careful attention to detail, and the ability to explain complex engineering ideas clearly.
• Helpful background: Professional Engineer or Structural Engineer licensure; commercial, institutional, multifamily, healthcare, or mixed-use projects; permitting, approvals, special inspections, or drawing-set quality control.

About AI training work

AI training is the human work behind systems that learn from examples, including writing prompts, reviewing model responses, and rating their quality. OpenTrain is a platform where people find AI training projects, build a profile, and apply to opportunities across the industry.