Civil Engineering Experts
Mercor • Remote
Education
Any
Type
hourly
Pay Rate (by country)
$70–$80/hr
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About this Role
From the Mercor listing
Role Overview
Mercor is seeking senior civil engineering professionals to build evaluation tasks for AI systems operating in large-scale infrastructure and construction contexts.
The workflows are calibrated to the design complexity, public safety stakes, and regulatory scope of major infrastructure projects and large public/private construction programs.
Contributors design civil engineering scenarios, draft reference outputs, and write rubrics that capture how senior civil engineering leaders think.
Key Responsibilities
Construct civil engineering scenarios spanning large-scale infrastructure design cycles, multi-stakeholder permitting and regulatory review, and complex construction management or public works processes.
Build tasks across structural design and analysis, transportation and highway engineering, water resources and environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, and construction project management.
Develop engineering scenarios involving tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Revit, STAAD.Pro/ETABS, HEC-RAS, and enterprise project management platforms used on major infrastructure programs.
Apply civil engineering methodologies (structural load analysis, geotechnical site assessment, hydrology/hydraulic modeling, AASHTO/ASCE design standards) and produce reference design plans, engineering calculations, and stakeholder/regulatory-facing technical narratives.
Author rubrics that distinguish authentic civil engineering judgment from generic textbook or coursework-level recall.
Ideal Qualifications
5+ years working as a civil engineer or engineering lead at a major engineering firm, construction company, or public infrastructure agency (AECOM, Jacobs, Bechtel, state DOTs, large municipal public works departments).
Direct ownership of large-scale infrastructure designs, permitting processes, or construction project delivery.
Fluency in civil engineering tooling and methodologies, plus understanding of how regulatory approvals, environmental review (NEPA), and public agency oversight actually work.
Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred; prior rubric, engineering-training curriculum, or design documentation authorship is a plus.
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 STEM
Why This Role
Monetize your niche expertise without the billable hours. At $75/hr, this role offers elite compensation for pure intellectual work, no client management or administrative bloat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mercor for freelancers or full-time contractors?
Mercor places you with one client for a defined engagement, like 'Python Tutor for 3 months', rather than having you grab small tasks from a shared queue. Most roles function as steady contract work, not one-off gigs.
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.
Is academic-niche AI training just data labeling?
No, it's closer to academic research. Expect to write or verify complex proofs, solve advanced equations, or check the logic behind a model's step-by-step reasoning. The goal is teaching AI systems to reason deeply within your specific field.
Do I need a PhD for academic-niche AI training roles?
For the top pay tiers, a PhD or current enrollment is usually expected. But the domain assessment is what actually decides it: if you can solve the problems, the degree becomes secondary.
Is academic-niche AI training a continuous job?
Usually not. Work runs in campaigns, like training a model specifically on quantum mechanics, that might last a few weeks. Treat it as a high-paying fellowship or grant rather than a permanent daily job.
What does STEM work look like for a Civil Engineering Experts?
Tasks here are scoped to STEM, not generic labeling. As a Civil Engineering Experts, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to STEM) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on STEM background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
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