Structural Engineering AI Task Creator

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About AI Training Work

AI training is the human side of building modern artificial intelligence. Experts create examples, evaluate model responses, and provide structured feedback so AI systems can become more accurate, useful, and reliable.

This role applies that work to structural engineering. Your technical judgment will help assess whether AI-generated reasoning is mathematically sound, technically accurate, and consistent with recognized engineering standards.

The Role

OpenTrain AI is recruiting a Structural Engineering AI Task Creator to help improve AI reasoning about the built environment. You will transform real structural engineering challenges into well-defined training tasks, develop trusted solutions and deterministic checkers, and evaluate model responses for technical accuracy, engineering soundness, and standards compliance.

The position combines structural analysis expertise with practical AI task creation and expert feedback. It is listed as entry level, but requires applied structural engineering experience, strong technical judgment, and proficiency with OpenSees.

• Fully remote, flexible hourly contract
• Independent, asynchronous work
• Part-time contractor opportunity
• Advertised compensation of $80-$110 per hour
• Role description indicates 10-40 hours per week; the expected commitment is 20+ hours per week
• English-language work available worldwide

What You’ll Do

You will create realistic, well-scoped structural engineering challenges that test how AI models reason about structural behavior. Your work will include developing the problem, establishing a reliable solution, and assessing whether generated answers meet the required technical standard.

• Design tasks covering structural analysis, seismic design, simulation, and code compliance
• Write clear problem statements that test AI reasoning about structural behavior
• Develop deterministic checkers that establish whether an answer is solvable and correct
• Create trusted reference solutions for structural engineering tasks
• Use OpenSees and related structural engineering experience to create realistic challenges
• Evaluate AI-generated responses against engineering principles and recognized standards
• Provide structured feedback to improve model performance in structural engineering

Required Qualifications

You should have a strong foundation in structural analysis and design, practical engineering judgment, and the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly in written English. The role requires a methodical, detail-oriented, and self-directed approach.

• BE or equivalent degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a closely related field
• Applied experience in structural analysis and design, including practical use of engineering software and design codes
• Proficiency with OpenSees
• Familiarity with AS 3600, AS 4100, Eurocode, ACI 318, or AISC
• Understanding of pushover analysis, response spectrum analysis, nonlinear modeling, or performance-based design
• Ability to formulate unambiguous engineering problems
• Strong written English communication skills
• Ability to work independently with close attention to detail

Helpful Experience

The following background is useful for creating more advanced and realistic tasks, though it is not presented as required. Relevant experience may include structural scripting, seismic assessment, advanced finite element analysis, or work connected to engineering education and AI workflows.

• OpenSees Tcl or Python scripting
• Finite element analysis beyond commercial software
• Seismic assessment or retrofit design
• Performance-based earthquake engineering
• Reinforcement learning or prompt engineering workflows
• Published structural or earthquake engineering work
• CPEng registration with Engineers Australia
• Mentoring or teaching engineering content

Why Work With OpenTrain

AI training and data labeling are part of a rapidly growing technology industry, and specialized contributors help shape how state-of-the-art AI systems behave. Structural engineering expertise is especially valuable when models must reason about complex technical systems, safety considerations, and design standards.

OpenTrain helps contributors find and build careers in this field by bringing opportunities together in one place, supporting professional profiles, and making it easier to develop a credible AI training portfolio.

• Work remotely with flexible hours
• Apply specialized structural engineering expertise to cutting-edge AI development
• Build experience in task creation, model evaluation, and expert feedback
• Develop a portfolio of AI training work through OpenTrain

How to Get Started

Create a free OpenTrain account and present your structural engineering background, OpenSees proficiency, design-code knowledge, and relevant seismic or nonlinear analysis experience. Applications should clearly demonstrate your ability to create precise engineering tasks and evaluate technical solutions.