Civil Engineer Python Expert Freelance AI Trainer

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.

Location: South Africa

Salary: up to $23 per hour

Responsibilities

• Design original computational engineering problems that simulate real engineering workflows
• Create problems requiring Python programming to solve engineering calculations and simulations
• Ensure problems are computationally intensive and require numerical methods or iterative solutions
• Develop problems involving system design, optimization, and analysis
• Base problems on real research challenges or practical applications from engineering practice
• Verify solutions using Python with standard engineering libraries
• Document problem statements clearly and provide verified correct answers

Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related fields
• Python proficiency for numerical validation. MATLAB, R, C, SQL, Numpy, Pandas, SciPy, domain-specific libraries, Stata or knowledge of any programming language can be equivalent
• 2+ years of professional experience: applied, research, or teaching experience is applicable
• Understanding of practical engineering constraints and approximations
• Strong written English (C1+)

Additional Information

• Participation is project-based, not permanent employment.
• Estimated workload of 10–20 hours per week during active phases.
• Application process involves applying, passing qualification(s), joining a project, completing tasks, and getting paid.