Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) Expert — Data Centers
Mercor • Remote
Education
Not stated
Type
Hourly
Pay Rate
$80–$130/hr
Listed
24d ago
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Role overview
Mercor is hiring experienced architecture, engineering, and construction professionals to review and strengthen complex engineering tasks set in data-center projects. This is a technical peer-review role: you will assess realistic design, permitting, and construction scenarios, repair gaps in task materials, and confirm that the expected outputs and grading methods reflect professional practice.
What you will do
Review long-horizon tasks involving structural and civil design, geotechnical inputs, foundations and slabs, wind and seismic analysis, rooftop equipment loads, building codes, AHJ requirements, drawing packages, BIM coordination, and constructability
Check engineering assumptions, calculations, governing criteria, code interpretation, document precedence, and coordination across disciplines
Identify ambiguity, conflicting source documents, missing constraints, or unrealistic deliverables
Improve task prompts, supporting artifacts, acceptance criteria, rubrics, and programmatic checks
Produce clear technical findings and validate corrected tasks end to end
Who we are looking for
Typically 2+ years of experience on data centers, mission-critical facilities, or comparably complex building and infrastructure projects
Relevant roles include Senior Structural Engineer, Civil or Site Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Code Consultant, Engineer of Record, Design Manager, Project Architect, BIM or VDC Manager, or Construction Engineer
Strong command of applicable U.S. building codes and engineering standards; PE, SE, or RA credentials are preferred where relevant
Experience at a leading multidisciplinary AEC, design, or consulting engineering firm is strongly preferred
Able to interpret large document sets, calculations, specifications, drawings, models, schedules, and technical registers
Precise, detail-oriented, and able to explain technical issues clearly in writing
Details
Approximately 5–10 hours per week initially
Immediate start
Compensation: $80–$130 per hour, based on experience and role fit
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Generalist
How long hiring takes
Across the AI training platforms we refer candidates to, the median gap between referral and hire is about 30 days. It varies by platform and role, so treat it as a rough guide for this one.
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Looking at Mercor Generalist listings we've tracked, contracts in this domain typically run about 6.8 weeks. Actual length varies by project, but this gives you a realistic baseline going in.
Based on 10 extracted Mercor Generalist listings.
Why this role
Few outlets pay Generalist specialists what the leading AI labs pay for direct judgment. At $80–$130/hr, this Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) Expert — Data Centers role prices in the expertise itself, separate from hours billed or clients managed.
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Common questions
Does Mercor's application require an on-camera interview?
Yes, every applicant records a video interview with an AI interviewer that asks questions about your resume. Clients review that recording to judge communication skills before matching, so there's no way to apply without going on camera.
Does it cost money to apply to Mercor?
No, applying and joining Mercor is free. Mercor's revenue comes from a fee it charges the client on top of your hourly rate, not from applicants. Treat any request for payment to join as a red flag.
What does the day-to-day workload look like for elite-expert AI training roles?
Slow and deep, not fast and repetitive. A single task can take 45-60 minutes of researching citations or verifying complex calculations. Quality is what's being measured here, not throughput.
Is AI training work the same as traditional consulting?
No. Instead of client deliverables, you're given complex scenarios to evaluate: grading the AI's logic, correcting its hallucinations, and supplying expert-level reasoning it doesn't have on its own. The job is closer to teaching than consulting.
What does Generalist work look like for an Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) Expert — Data Centers?
Tasks here are scoped to Generalist, not generic labeling. As an Architecture, Engineering & Construction (AEC) Expert — Data Centers, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Generalist) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Generalist background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
Expert and AI Training are named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with these, expect the screening process to test for them directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.
How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at $80–$130/hr, an hourly rate. The range reflects experience level and negotiated terms, not a placeholder, so where you land in it depends on your background and the assessment. Pay can change between when we last checked the listing and when you apply, so confirm the current number on the platform's own application page before committing time.
What happens when I click Apply on this listing?
You'll be taken to Mercor's external site to complete your application there. This listing links through a referral, but the process is identical to applying directly; the link just routes you correctly. Create an account on their site and follow their onboarding steps.
How soon will I start working after applying to Mercor?
Not immediately. Mercor is a talent marketplace, not a task queue, so applying puts you in a pool of candidates. You start working only once a specific client, like a major AI lab, selects your profile, and that matching process can take weeks.