AI Tutor, Civil Engineering Specialist (contract), Handshake AI

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Software Engineering, Data Science

United States · Remote

Posted on May 15, 2026

Location

Remote (USA)

Employment Type

Contract

Location Type

Remote

Department

AI Trainer

Compensation

  • Contract Hourly $80 per hour

For cash compensation, we set standard ranges for all U.S.-based roles based on function, level, and geographic location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. In order to be compliant with local legislation, as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, we share salary ranges on all job postings regardless of desired hiring location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including geographic location as well as candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.

About the Role

As a Civil Engineering Specialist, you will contribute to the next generation of AI models by evaluating and refining responses from advanced large language models (LLMs) in the field of mechanical engineering. Your expertise in topics such as structural mechanics, geotechnical engineering, transportation engineering, or fluid dynamics will be crucial to ensuring the technical accuracy and quality of AI outputs. This role combines domain knowledge, attention to detail, and a passion for elevating data quality in AI systems.

What You'll Do

  • Design and evaluate high-difficulty Civil Engineering prompts that probe the limits of AI models

  • Identify reasoning errors, weaknesses, and failure modes in model outputs

  • Apply adversarial prompting techniques to surface gaps in model understanding

  • Provide expert-level feedback on model responses for Civil Engineering

  • Collaborate with project leads to maintain high quality and consistency standards

What We're Looking For

  • PhD or MS in Civil Engineering or closely related fields like structural, mechanical, aerospace and chemical engineering. oh

  • Solid understanding of Civil Engineering principles and design practices

  • Prior experience with prompt engineering and stumping expert level models (max reasoning/tokens)

  • Prior experience inducing/identifying reasoning related errors.

  • Excellent attention to detail, especially in technical communication and numerical accuracy.

  • Based out of the US, Canada, Mexico, UK, or Spain

Extra Credit

  • Experience with Research, CAD tools, FEA, or CFD.

  • Teaching, tutoring, or curriculum development experience in Civil Engineering.

  • Prior experience as an expert reviewer on AI data labeling projects

  • Publications or technical writing in engineering disciplines.

Additional Information

  • Location: Fully remote (no visa sponsorship available)

  • Schedule: Flexible hours — contribute as much or as little as you’d like each week. (No minimum hours per week, capped at 40hrs/week.)