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. An enterprise client is seeking experienced Structural Engineers to help train and evaluate next-generation AI systems. This opportunity is part of a large-scale initiative focused on improving how AI models solve complex structural engineering problems and generate technically accurate engineering solutions. You will work alongside a community of subject matter experts contributing real-world engineering knowledge to help shape the future of Generative AI. Originally posted on Himalayas