Energy Engineer & AI Trainer

Mindrift; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A consulting firm specializing in AI is seeking energy engineers for project-based opportunities. Candidates should have a degree in Energy Engineering or related fields and at least 3 years of professional experience. The role involves evaluating AI solutions, validating calculations using Python, and applying structured scoring criteria. Strong written English and a stable internet connection are essential. The payment is up to $20/hour based on expertise and project needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional energy engineering experience.
• Experience in international or applied projects is an advantage.
• Strong ability to evaluate and validate AI solutions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Python proficiency for numerical validation

Strong written English (C1/C2)

Energy engineering problem design

Education

Degree in Energy Engineering or related fields

Job description

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

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.

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 an 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 $20/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