Civil Engineer – AI Career Guidance Evaluator
Alignerr • Canada
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$37.5/task
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About this Role
What You'll Do
- Review career-related questions from engineering professionals at a range of career stages
- Write high-quality "golden answers" that reflect expert-level career guidance within civil engineering
- Build objective evaluation rubrics used to assess the quality of AI-generated career advice
- Identify inaccurate, unrealistic, or incomplete recommendations produced by AI systems
- Contribute your real-world knowledge of Canadian engineering practice to improve AI career coaching
- Work independently and asynchronously — on your own schedule
About the Role
What if your civil engineering experience could shape how AI guides thousands of engineers through their careers? We're looking for experienced Civil Engineers in the Toronto area to help train, evaluate, and improve next-generation AI career guidance systems — ensuring the advice they provide is accurate, practical, and grounded in the realities of the Canadian engineering profession. This is a fully remote, flexible contract role open to experienced engineers across civil disciplines. No AI background required.
- Organization: Alignerr
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
Who You Are
- Experienced Civil Engineer with substantial professional tenure in Canada
- Strong understanding of engineering career progression, project delivery, and Canadian industry standards
- Background in infrastructure, transportation, structural, water resources, or construction management
- Strong written communication skills in English — you can translate experience into clear, actionable guidance
- Self-motivated and reliable when working independently
- No prior AI or tech experience required
Nice to Have
- P.Eng. designation (Professional Engineer) — Ontario licensure through PEO a plus
- Experience with Metrolinx, City of Toronto, MTO, or major Ontario infrastructure programs
- Project management experience or PMP credentials
- Experience mentoring EITs or junior engineers through the P.Eng. licensing process
- Familiarity with Canadian environmental assessment or public infrastructure procurement processes
Why Join Us
- Help shape how AI systems deliver career guidance to engineering professionals
- Fully remote and flexible — work when and where it suits you
- Bring your Canadian engineering expertise to a globally impactful AI project
- Work on cutting-edge AI evaluation initiatives alongside leading research organizations
- Potential for ongoing work and long-term contract opportunities as new projects launch
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in Canada
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
Eligible Languages
Fluent proficiency in English
Compensation Analysis
What if your civil engineering experience could shape how AI guides thousands of engineers through their careers? We're looking for experienced Civil Engineers in the Toronto area to help train, evaluate, and improve next-generation AI career guidance systems — ensuring the advice they provide is accurate, practical, and grounded in the realities o
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the assessment actually like?
Notoriously strict. Alignerr uses TestGorilla for role-specific timed tests — a blank coding environment for engineers, rigorous grammar and fact-checking for writers. There is almost no hand-holding. The critical catch: this is essentially a one-shot process. Fail or abandon the assessment, and you are typically locked out of that role permanently with no option to retake.
How quickly can I start earning after I pass?
Not immediately. Even after passing the assessment and completing identity verification (via Persona) and billing setup (via Deel), you may sit in a waiting pool for weeks or months. You only start earning when a project matching your specific skills launches and you are officially assigned. Do not plan around Alignerr income until you are actively on a project.
Is there a community?
Yes — and it is one of Alignerr's genuine strengths. Once assigned to a project, you are added to Slack channels where you can ask questions, get rubric clarifications from admins, and talk to other AI trainers. This is rare in AI training and makes a real difference when guidelines are ambiguous or change mid-project.
What does the work actually look like?
It is practical, hands-on data work. You might be recording short videos, categorizing images, rating text responses, or analyzing data. The tasks are designed to be short and distinct—typically 5-60 minutes per task.
How flexible is the schedule?
Extremely. This is true "log in and work" flexibility. You can usually work for 20 minutes or 4 hours depending on your availability. There are rarely minimum hour requirements, making it ideal for side income.
Is there an interview?
Usually, no. Hiring for these roles is almost entirely based on passing an automated assessment or "qualification" task. If you pass the test, you get access to the work.
What is the barrier to entry?
Alignerr is known for difficult technical assessments. You must pass a timed test in your specific domain (e.g., Python, Physics, or Language) before you are eligible for any paid projects.