Civil Structural Engineer

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Architecture and Engineering Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $85–$93/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: ~20 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Author and review technical tasks to evaluate AI model performance in architecture and civil/structural engineering.
• Produce original problem sets using plans, sections, load diagrams, and site imagery.
• Write reference solutions and apply structured quality checks.
• Annotate tasks to enhance AI model outputs and ensure accuracy.
• Work independently with a flexible schedule to meet deadlines and improve task quality.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• PhD in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering, or Licensed PE/RA with 3+ years of practice, or BS in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering with 5+ years of design or construction experience.
• Working fluency in at least two of: structural analysis, building systems, site/transportation engineering, or architectural design.
• Comfortable reading construction drawings, structural details, and architectural plans.

Preferred

• Prior teaching, code consulting, or technical publishing experience.

Compensation & Legal

• Hourly contractor

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.