Senior Structural Engineer (OpenSees | AI Training & Evaluation)

Lifted (Upwork); United States; Remoto; USD 110.000 - 152.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Fully remote

Flexible schedule

Weekly payments via Upwork

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

OpenSees

Structural analysis

Seismic design

Nonlinear modeling

Technical writing

Independent work

English communication

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master's or PhD (preferred)

Strumenti

Finite Element Modeling software

Code compliance review tools

Descrizione del lavoro

This opportunity is ideal for experienced Structural Engineers who enjoy solving complex engineering problems and want to apply their expertise to cutting-edge AI technology.

What You'll Do:

• 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 topics such as:
  • Pushover analysis
  • Seismic design
  • Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
  • Reinforced concrete design
  • Steel connection detailing
  • Structural retrofit
• Review AI-generated engineering solutions for technical accuracy, engineering judgment, and compliance with applicable design codes.
• Provide structured feedback that helps improve AI performance in structural engineering.
• Work independently in a fully remote, flexible environment.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• 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 structural engineering concepts including 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.

Nice to Haves:

• Master's degree or PhD in Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with advanced seismic engineering or structural retrofit projects.
• Experience with finite element modeling and structural simulation.
• Previous experience reviewing technical work, conducting research, or developing engineering assessments.
• Interest or experience in AI, machine learning, or engineering model evaluation.

Additional information

• Fully remote, project-based opportunity.
• Flexible schedule — work whenever it fits your availability.
• Compensation ranges from $80–110 USD per hour, depending on experience.
• Expected workload is 10–39 hours per week, though project volume may fluctuate.
• Payments are issued weekly for work completed during the previous week.
• If selected, you will receive an Upwork contract offer along with onboarding instructions for the client's task platform.

About Lifted

An enterprise client is seeking experienced Structural Engineers to help train and evaluate next-generation AI systems. This opportunity is part of a large-scale initiative focused on improving how AI models solve complex structural engineering problems and generate technically accurate engineering solutions.

You will work alongside a community of subject matter experts contributing real-world engineering knowledge to help shape the future of Generative AI.

Open to applicants in

United States, Canada, Philippines, India, United Kingdom, Italy, Mexico, Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Greece, Spain, New Zealand, Australia, Chile, Portugal