Structural Engineering Expert – AI Evaluation

Job overview

The Structural Engineering Expert – AI Evaluation role is fully remote. Compensation is $70–$85 per hour, with a commitment of 15–20 hours per week. Mercor connects technical talent with AI research labs. The expert designs computational engineering problems and evaluates AI models against benchmarks, using domain-specific tools and feedback from research teams. The work helps assess AI capabilities in scientific and engineering problem-solving.

What you'll do

• Design computational problems to test AI capabilities in scientific and engineering tasks
• develop problems using domain-specific tools such as FEniCSx/DOLFINx, OpenFOAM, and deal.II
• evaluate AI models against benchmarks and refine problem difficulty
• collaborate with AI research teams
• work independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and incorporate feedback.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

structural engineering expert

fully remote

mercor

ai evaluation

computational engineering

scientific software

fenicsx

openfoam

deal.ii

python

15–20 hours/week

$70–$85/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Fully remote contract opportunity with a 15–20-hour weekly commitment; requires graduate-level STEM training, relevant scientific software proficiency, and Python skills.

About the employer

Mercor is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.