AEC Expert — Data Centers at Mercor

AEC Expert — Data Centers | $100–$140/hr | Remote (US)

Mercor is seeking seasoned Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) professionals to serve as technical peer reviewers on complex data center engineering tasks. This is a high-impact contract role where your expertise directly shapes the quality of realistic design, permitting, and construction scenarios used in advanced technical workflows.

What You'll Do

• Review long-horizon engineering tasks spanning structural and civil design, geotechnical inputs, foundations and slabs, wind and seismic analysis, rooftop equipment loads, and constructability assessments
• Evaluate engineering assumptions, calculations, governing criteria, code interpretation, and cross-discipline coordination
• Identify ambiguities, conflicting source documents, missing constraints, or unrealistic deliverables
• Improve task prompts, supporting artifacts, acceptance criteria, rubrics, and programmatic checks
• Produce clear technical findings and validate corrected tasks end to end

Who We're Looking For

• 2+ years of experience on data centers, mission-critical facilities, or comparably complex building and infrastructure projects
• Relevant backgrounds include: Senior Structural Engineer, Civil/Site Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Code Consultant, Engineer of Record, Design Manager, Project Architect, BIM/VDC Manager, or Construction Engineer
• Strong command of applicable U.S. building codes and engineering standards; PE, SE, or RA credentials preferred
• Experience at a leading multidisciplinary AEC, design, or consulting engineering firm strongly preferred
• Ability to interpret large document sets including calculations, specifications, drawings, models, schedules, and technical registers
• Precise, detail-oriented, and able to communicate complex technical issues clearly in writing

Engagement Details

• Hours: Approximately 5–10 hours per week initially
• Start: Immediate
• Compensation: $100–$140/hr based on experience and role fit

Mercor considers all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provides reasonable accommodations upon request.