Senior Structural Engineer: AI Training & Evaluation

Lifted (Upwork); United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible schedule

Weekly payments via Upwork

Job summary

Lifted seeks an experienced Structural Engineer to develop AI training tasks rooted in structural engineering concepts and real-world design challenges. You will craft problem statements, reference solutions, and scoring criteria using OpenSees and related methodologies.

The role emphasizes independent work in a fully remote, flexible setting. Candidates should have strong knowledge of design standards (ACI/AISC/Eurocode) and excellent technical writing to document analyses and results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related field (Master's or PhD is a plus).
• Professional experience in structural analysis and structural design.
• Hands-on experience using OpenSees.
• Strong understanding of structural design standards such as ACI 318, AISC 360, or Eurocode (EN 1992, EN 1993, EN 1998).
• Experience with nonlinear modeling, response spectrum analysis, pushover analysis, or performance-based design.
• Ability to write clear, detailed, and technically accurate engineering documentation.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Excellent written English communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule.

Responsibilities

• Design realistic AI training tasks based on structural engineering concepts and real-world design challenges.
• Create clear engineering problem statements covering structural analysis, design, simulation, and code compliance.
• Develop reference solutions and deterministic scoring criteria to evaluate AI-generated responses.
• Build engineering tasks using OpenSees and other structural engineering methodologies.
• Create evaluation scenarios involving pushover analysis, seismic design, FEA, reinforced concrete design, steel connection detailing, retrofitting.
• Review AI-generated engineering solutions for technical accuracy, engineering judgment, and compliance with design codes.
• Provide structured feedback to help improve AI performance in structural engineering.

Skills

OpenSees

Structural analysis

Seismic design

Nonlinear modeling

Technical writing

Independent work

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master's or PhD (preferred)

Tools

Finite Element Modeling software

Code compliance review tools

Job description

Lifted seeks an experienced Structural Engineer to develop AI training tasks rooted in structural engineering concepts and real-world design challenges. You will craft problem statements, reference solutions, and scoring criteria using OpenSees and related methodologies.

The role emphasizes independent work in a fully remote, flexible setting. Candidates should have strong knowledge of design standards (ACI/AISC/Eurocode) and excellent technical writing to document analyses and results.