Civil Engineer - Design Specialist

About the job Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey . Position: Civil Engineers & Architects (Must own MacBook) Type: Contract Compensation: $50–$60/hour Location: Remote Commitment: 10–20 hours/week Role Responsibilities • Complete and narrate real civil engineering and architectural tasks on your Mac to create high-quality training data for advanced AI models . • Evaluate design and drafting workflows to benchmark and improve cutting-edge AI models . • Collaborate independently and asynchronously to meet deadlines and improve AI model performance . • Provide clear explanations of design decisions to enhance training data quality. • Work with Mac-compatible tools like AutoCAD for Mac , ArchiCAD , Vectorworks , SketchUp , or Rhino . Qualifications Must-Have • Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field . • Proficiency in Mac-compatible tools such as AutoCAD for Mac , ArchiCAD , Vectorworks , SketchUp , or Rhino . • 2-3 years of relevant experience or currently pursuing/completed Master's studies. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills . • Must own a MacBook or Mac with an Apple M-series chip or Intel processor , running macOS 15 or higher. Start Date • Immediate start preferred . Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete) • Submit your resume. • Brief (3-minute) conversation with our AI interviewer to assess research and reasoning skills. • Complete a brief paid assessment to evaluate your fit for the role. • Receive follow-up communication within a few days regarding your application status and next steps. Resources & Support • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome • For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.