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AEC Expert — Data Centers at Mercor
posted 1 month agoAEC 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.
How to apply for this role
- Upload your resume — keep it up-to-date and in English. Mercor will auto-fill your profile from it.
- Complete the AI interview — a 15-minute conversation about your experience. Be ready to discuss specific projects and challenges you've solved.
- Submit your application — only about 20% of applicants finish all the steps, so completing yours puts you well ahead.