Copy of Senior Structural Engineer (OpenSees | AI Training & Evaluation)

This opportunity is ideal for experienced Structural Engineers who enjoy solving complex engineering problems and want to apply their expertise to cutting-edge AI technology.

What You'll Do:

- Design realistic AI training tasks based on structural engineering concepts and real-world design challenges. - Create clear engineering problem statements covering structural analysis, design, simulation, and code compliance. - Develop reference solutions and deterministic scoring criteria to evaluate AI-generated responses. - Build engineering tasks using OpenSees and other structural engineering methodologies. - Create evaluation scenarios involving topics such as:

- Pushover analysis - Seismic design - Finite Element Analysis (FEA) - Reinforced concrete design - Steel connection detailing - Structural retrofit - Review AI-generated engineering solutions for technical accuracy, engineering judgment, and compliance with applicable design codes. - Provide structured feedback that helps improve AI performance in structural engineering. - Work independently in a fully remote, flexible environment.

Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related field (Master's or PhD is a plus). - Professional experience in structural analysis and structural design. - Hands-on experience using OpenSees. - Strong understanding of structural design standards such as ACI 318, AISC 360, or Eurocode (EN 1992, EN 1993, EN 1998). - Experience with structural engineering concepts including nonlinear modeling, response spectrum analysis, pushover analysis, or performance-based design. - Ability to write clear, detailed, and technically accurate engineering documentation. - Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail. - Excellent written English communication skills. - Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule.

Nice to Haves:

- Master's degree or PhD in Structural Engineering or a related discipline. - Experience with advanced seismic engineering or structural retrofit projects. - Experience with finite element modeling and structural simulation. - Previous experience reviewing technical work, conducting research, or developing engineering assessments. - Interest or experience in AI, machine learning, or engineering model evaluation.

- Fully remote, project-based opportunity. - Flexible schedule — work whenever it fits your availability. - Compensation ranges from $80–110 USD per hour, depending on experience. - Expected workload is 10–39 hours per week, though project volume may fluctuate. - Payments are issued weekly for work completed during the previous week. - If selected, you will receive an Upwork contract offer along with onboarding instructions for the client's task platform.