Energy Engineering & Python Expert

Mindrift; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A project-based AI consultancy focuses on connecting energy engineers with part-time opportunities to evaluate and improve AI systems. Candidates should possess a degree in Energy Engineering or related fields and at least 3 years of professional experience. Tasks include designing rigorous engineering problems and validating simulations using Python. Flexible project hours range from 10-20 hours per week, with competitive pay rates of up to $55/hour based on expertise and project needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional energy engineering experience.
• Professional certifications (e.g., PE, CEng, EMP, CEM) are advantageous.
• Experience in international or applied projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Energy engineering expertise

Python proficiency

Strong written English

Numerical validation skills

Education

Degree in Energy Engineering or related fields

Job description

Overview

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

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, 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.

Payment

• Paid contributions, with rates up to $55/hour*
• Fixed project rate or individual rates, depending on the project
• Some projects include incentive payments
• Note: Rates vary based on expertise, skills assessment, location, project needs, and other factors. Higher rates may be offered to highly specialized experts. Lower rates may apply during onboarding or non-core project phases. Payment details are shared per project