Contract Civil Engineer & Python Specialist (Project-Based)

Mindrift; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Mindrift is seeking contributors for project-based, part-time openings on engineering-related Python problems. The work is not permanent employment but offers flexible hours and compensation per hour. Projects typically require 10-20 hours per week during active phases.

Compensation can be up to $69 per hour, depending on level and pace. Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree or related field, strong Python skills, and a minimum of two years of applicable experience, with excellent

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design original computational engineering problems that simulate workflows.
• Create Python-based problems requiring numerical validation.
• Ensure problems are computationally intensive using numerical methods.
• Develop problems involving system design, optimization, and analysis.
• Base problems on real research challenges or practical applications.
• Verify solutions using Python with standard libraries.

Skills

Python

Numerical methods

English C1+

2+ years experience

Education

Civil Engineering degree or related field

Tools

NumPy/Pandas/SciPy

MATLAB

R

SQL

Job description

Mindrift is seeking contributors for project-based, part-time openings on engineering-related Python problems. The work is not permanent employment but offers flexible hours and compensation per hour. Projects typically require 10-20 hours per week during active phases.

Compensation can be up to $69 per hour, depending on level and pace. Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree or related field, strong Python skills, and a minimum of two years of applicable experience, with excellent