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Engineering & Built Environment Expert at Mercor
posted 4 months agoEngineering & Built Environment Expert | $90–110/hr | Worldwide Remote
Join a cutting-edge AI research initiative focused on building benchmark datasets that evaluate how well AI models understand professional engineering documentation and follow complex, multi-step instructions. This is a flexible, part-time contractor role ideal for experienced engineering professionals looking to contribute to the future of AI.
About the Role
You will author challenging, real-world tasks grounded in professional engineering files — including technical drawings, project specifications, and engineering reports. Each task is paired with a clearly defined ground truth output and an objective evaluation rubric, designed to test an AI's ability to interpret documentation, execute multi-step instructions, and produce precise, well-structured results.
Key Responsibilities
- Design complex, multi-step AI evaluation tasks using real-world engineering workspace files
- Develop tasks that incorporate web search and code execution scenarios
- Define clear ground truth outputs and objective evaluation rubrics for each task
- Ensure tasks accurately reflect professional engineering workflows and documentation standards
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 3+ years of hands-on professional experience in one or more of the following:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Architecture
- Strong ability to interpret and work with technical drawings and engineering reports
- Detail-oriented with excellent written communication skills
- Comfortable working independently in a remote, flexible environment
Commitment & Compensation
- Minimum commitment: 15–20 hours per week
- Hourly rate: $90–$110/hr depending on experience
- Fully remote — open to candidates worldwide
This is a unique opportunity to shape how AI systems understand and interact with professional engineering content. If you have deep domain expertise and a passion for advancing AI capabilities, we'd love to hear from you.
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.