Applied engineering jobs

Mechanical, civil, electrical and CFD engineers who validate technical content, author engineering problems or review CAD work for AI training. Degrees and hands-on practice matter more than software skills.

57 jobs

Electrical Engineer, Power Stations

Mercor
Applied engineering
Remote
Contract

This remote role involves reviewing electrical engineering tasks for power stations, including circuit design, switchgear, and power distribution systems. The ideal candidate has mandatory hands-on electrical engineering experience at a power generation facility, substation, or power plant construction company.

Posted yesterday$70/h

Mechanical Engineer

Mercor
Applied engineering
Remote
Full time

Mechanical engineers review AI model outputs, create instruction specifications, and build evaluation benchmarks. Candidates need a bachelor degree in mechanical engineering and five or more years of industry experience.

Posted yesterday$60 to $90/h

Mechanical Engineer

micro1
Applied engineering
Generalist
Remote
Contract

A remote Mechanical Engineer produces 3D CAD models, reviews technical drawings, and validates AI system outputs for engineering applications. Candidates require five years of hands-on experience in mechanical design and proficiency in CAD software.

  • 3D CAD modeling
  • interpreting technical drawings
  • Conceptual understanding of stress analysis/FEA
  • +5

Posted 2 days ago$55 to $100/h

Civil Engineer

micro1
Applied engineering
Generalist
Remote
Contract

The Civil Engineer designs authentic technical evaluation tasks, creates detailed rubrics, and prepares realistic project documentation to train AI systems. Candidates need a minimum of five years of professional experience and a strong background in managing complex civil engineering projects.

  • Code compliance
  • Civil Engineering
  • Technical documentation
  • +1

Posted 2 days ago$50 to $100/h

Mechanical Engineering Technician

micro1
Applied engineering
Generalist
Remote
Contract

Design technical tasks, datasets, and grading rubrics to train AI systems. Requires four years of lab experience and an associate degree.

  • Test setup
  • Data interpretation
  • Failure diagnosis

Posted 2 days ago$30 to $70/h

Engineering Expert

Mercor
Applied engineering
Remote
Part time

This remote engineering role involves creating complex design problems, grading AI generated technical analysis, and evaluating real world viability. Candidates must hold an engineering degree, possess professional design experience, and demonstrate clear written communication.

Posted 3 days ago$60 to $125/h

Electrical Engineering Expert

Mercor
Applied engineering
Remote
Part time

The Electrical Engineering Expert creates evaluation rubrics, writes complex circuit design problems, and grades artificial intelligence outputs for technical accuracy. Candidates must hold an electrical engineering degree and possess professional design, test, or systems experience.

Posted 3 days ago$70 to $120/h

Mechanical Engineering Expert

Mercor
Applied engineering
Remote
Part time

The mechanical engineering expert writes design problems, evaluates model analyses, and flags practical design failures for AI training projects. Applicants must have a mechanical engineering degree, professional design experience, and clear written communication skills.

Posted 3 days ago$70 to $125/h

Materials Science Expert

Mercor
Applied engineering
Remote
Part time

The Materials Science Expert evaluates and grades frontier artificial intelligence models on structure property reasoning, material processing, and failure analysis. Candidates must hold a graduate degree in materials science or a related field with professional research or industrial experience.

Posted 3 days ago$60 to $120/h

Fire & Life Safety Reviewer, Vulcan

Mercor
Applied engineering
Remote
Contract

This remote reviewer authors and checks fire and life safety evaluation tasks based on real construction documents and photos. Applicants need at least three years of experience, a relevant fire marshal appointment, NICET certification, or PE license, and expertise in IBC, IFC, and NFPA standards.

Posted 3 days ago$45 to $60/h

Civil / Survey Engineer, Vulcan

Mercor
Applied engineering
Remote
Contract

This remote role involves authoring and verifying structured evaluation tasks based on real civil engineering and surveying documents. Candidates must hold a PE or PLS license and possess at least three years of experience working to United States standards.

Posted 3 days ago$45 to $60/h

Architect, Design Coordination (Vulcan)

Mercor
Applied engineering
Remote
Contract

This remote role involves authoring complex architectural evaluation tasks, including drawing coordination, design reviews, and constructability checks. Applicants must be US-based licensed architects or experienced project architects with at least three years working in US model code jurisdictions.

Posted 3 days ago$45 to $60/h

Code Plan Reviewer (Plans Examiner), Vulcan

Mercor
Applied engineering
Remote
Contract

This remote role involves authoring complex construction evaluation tasks based on real permit reviews, correction letters, and site plans. The ideal candidate brings at least three years of United States model code review experience and holds a current ICC Building Plans Examiner certification.

Posted 3 days ago$45 to $60/h

Commercial Blasting Engineer

Mercor
Applied engineering
Remote
Contract

The Commercial Blasting Engineer evaluates frontier AI models by writing technical prompts and judging safety responses. The role requires licensed practitioners with extensive experience handling specialty materials and strong technical writing skills.

Posted 3 days ago

Propulsion & Effects Engineer

Mercor
Applied engineering
Remote
Contract

This remote role involves red-teaming frontier AI models by writing challenging prompts and evaluating responses related to propulsion and energetic materials. The ideal candidate has direct experience designing, qualifying, or testing propulsion and initiation systems, along with strong technical writing skills.

Posted 3 days ago

Hazardous Device Specialist / Public Safety Professional

Mercor
Applied engineering
Remote
Contract

This remote role involves writing complex prompts and evaluating frontier AI models on safety policies regarding hazardous devices and explosive materials. The ideal candidate is a certified bomb technician, military EOD specialist, or public safety professional with strong technical writing skills.

Posted 3 days ago

Nuclear Security Engineer

Mercor
Applied engineering
Remote
Contract

Nuclear Security Engineers write test prompts and evaluate frontier AI model responses regarding nuclear material safeguards and dual-use scenarios. The role requires deep expertise in material control, physical protection, and vulnerability assessment, alongside strong technical writing skills.

Posted 3 days ago

Nuclear Engineer, Fuel Cycle

Mercor
Applied engineering
Remote
Contract

This remote nuclear engineering role involves drafting and evaluating AI prompts for frontier models to test their handling of dual-use fuel cycle scenarios. Candidates must have direct experience in areas like enrichment, reprocessing, or criticality safety, along with strong technical writing skills.

Posted 3 days ago

Electrical Engineering

Turing
Applied engineering
Remote
Full time

An Aerospace Engineer authors flight tasks, builds golden geometries, and validates simulation models using industry tools. Candidates require a minimum of five years of aerospace experience and proficiency in at least two specified tools.

  • Electronic Engineering and Telecommunications

Posted 8 days ago

Engineering Expert

Turing
Applied engineering
Remote
Full time

The Engineering Expert authors simulation-based engineering design problems, integrates open-source simulation tools, and analyzes agent execution logs to evaluate AI models. The role requires a master degree or PhD in an engineering discipline with ten years of experience, alongside strong Python scripting skills.

  • Classical Mechanics
  • Electrical Networks

Posted 9 days ago