Project-Based Civil Engineer & Python Specialist

Mindrift; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

Mindrift seeks contributors to design engineering problems that simulate real workflows and require Python-driven calculations. Projects are part-time and non-permanent, offering flexible hours and hands-on Python usage for numerical validation.

Candidates with a Civil Engineering background and 2+ years of applied or research experience, plus strong English proficiency, are encouraged to apply. This is project-based work with variable hours and pay per contribution.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design original computational engineering problems that simulate real engineering workflows.
• Create problems requiring Python programming to solve engineering calculations and simulations.
• Ensure problems are computationally intensive and require numerical methods or iterative solutions.
• Develop problems involving system design, optimization, and analysis.
• Base problems on real research challenges or practical applications from engineering practice.
• Verify solutions using Python with standard engineering libraries.
• Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers.

Skills

Python programming

Numerical validation

Strong written English

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

NumPy

Pandas

SciPy

MATLAB

R

SQL

Job description

Mindrift seeks contributors to design engineering problems that simulate real workflows and require Python-driven calculations. Projects are part-time and non-permanent, offering flexible hours and hands-on Python usage for numerical validation.

Candidates with a Civil Engineering background and 2+ years of applied or research experience, plus strong English proficiency, are encouraged to apply. This is project-based work with variable hours and pay per contribution.