Energy Engineering & Python Expert - Freelance AI Trainer

Mindrift; Town of Florida (NY); Remote; USD 75,768; Part time

Job summary

A leading AI opportunity platform in New York seeks experienced energy engineers for project-based AI evaluations. Contributors will design engineering problems, validate AI solutions, and require strong Python and English skills. Ideal candidates have a degree in Energy Engineering or related fields and 3+ years of experience. Compensation can reach up to $55 per hour depending on expertise. This part-time position involves around 10-20 hours of work per week during project phases.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional energy engineering experience.
• Stable internet connection.
• Professional certifications are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design rigorous energy engineering problems reflecting professional practice.
• Evaluate AI solutions for correctness, assumptions, and constraints.
• Validate calculations or simulations using Python.

Skills

Energy Engineering

Python proficiency

Strong written English (C1/C2)

Education

Degree in Energy Engineering or related fields

Tools

NumPy

Pandas

SciPy

Job description

Please submit your CV in English and indicate your level of English proficiency.

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

While each project involves unique tasks, contributors may:

• Design rigorous energy engineering problems reflecting professional practice;
• Evaluate AI solutions for correctness, assumptions, and constraints;
• Validate calculations or simulations using Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy);
• Improve AI reasoning to align with industry-standard logic;
• Apply structured scoring criteria to multi-step problems

What We Look For

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

• Degree in Energy Engineering or related fields, e.g. Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Electronics etc.
• 3+ years of professional energy engineering experience
• Strong written English (C1/C2)
• Strong Python proficiency for numerical validation
• Stable internet connection

Professional certifications (e.g., PE, CEng, EMP, CEM) and experience in international or applied projects are an advantage.

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 $55 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.