Freelance Energy Engineering & Python Expert - AI Trainer

Mindrift; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 62,508 - 89,027; Part time

Job summary

A specialist AI project company in Minnesota is looking for energy engineers for part-time project-based roles. Candidates should possess a degree in Energy Engineering or related fields and have at least 3 years of relevant experience. Strong English and Python skills are essential for evaluating AI solutions and validating simulations. The position offers compensation of up to $55 per hour depending on expertise and project needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional energy engineering experience.
• Experience with Python for numerical validation is essential.
• Professional certifications (e.g., PE, CEng) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design rigorous energy engineering problems.
• Evaluate AI solutions for correctness.
• Validate calculations or simulations using Python.

Skills

Energy engineering

Python proficiency

Strong written English (C1/C2)

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