Freelance AI Trainer - Civil Engineering & Python

Mindrift; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A technology innovation firm is seeking an AI Tutor in Civil Engineering. This remote freelance role involves generating AI prompts, defining scoring criteria for AI responses, and correcting models based on your expertise. Candidates should have a Master’s Degree or PhD, advanced English, and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Rates can reach up to $55/hour based on skills and experience.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Flexibility to work around other commitments

Experience on advanced AI projects

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of professional experience in Civil Engineering.
• Focus on Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related fields.
• Ready to learn new methods.

Responsibilities

• Generate prompts that challenge AI.
• Define scoring criteria to evaluate AI responses.
• Correct the model’s responses based on domain knowledge.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Advanced English (C1)

Ability to create complex problems

Education

Master’s Degree or PhD in Engineering

Tools

NumPy

SciPy

Pandas

Job description

This opportunity is only for candidates currently residing in the specified country. Your location may affect eligibility and rates. 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.

About the Role

GenAI models are improving very quickly, and one of our goals is to make them capable of addressing specialized questions and achieving complex reasoning skills. If you join the platform as an AI Tutor in Civil Engineering, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate on these projects.

Although every project is unique, you might typically:

• Generate prompts that challenge AI.
• Define comprehensive scoring criteria to evaluate the accuracy of the AI’s answers.
• Correct the model’s responses based on your domain-specific knowledge.

How to get started

Simply apply to this post, qualify, and get the chance to contribute to projects aligned with your skills, on your own schedule. From creating training prompts to refining model responses, you’ll help shape the future of AI while ensuring technology benefits everyone.

Requirements

• You hold a Master’s Degree or PhD in Engineering and/or in relevant area.
• You have at least 3 years of professional experience in Civil Engineering with focus on one of the following fields: Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Urban and Regional Planning, Civil Engineering Materials Science, Sustainable Engineering, etc.
• Your level of English is advanced (C1) or above.
• Proficiency in Python, with experience using libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, and Pandas.
• Ability to design creative and diverse problems, particularly those that are computationally intensive and go beyond simple parameter modifications.
• You are ready to learn new methods, able to switch between tasks and topics quickly and sometimes work with challenging, complex guidelines.
• Our freelance role is fully remote so, you just need a laptop, internet connection, time available and enthusiasm to take on a challenge.

Why this freelance opportunity might be a great fit for you?

• Get paid for your expertise, with rates that can go up to $55/hour depending on your skills, experience, and project needs.
• Take part in a part-time, remote, freelance project that fits around your primary professional or academic commitments.
• Work on advanced AI projects and gain valuable experience that enhances your portfolio.
• Influence how future AI models understand and communicate in your field of expertise.