Civil Engineer Reviewer
Mercor • Remote, United States
Education
Not stated
Type
Hourly
Pay
$90/hr
The rate in the listing.
Listed
4d ago
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About this role
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Role Overview
Mercor is seeking senior civil engineering professionals to review evaluation tasks for AI systems operating in large-scale infrastructure and construction contexts.
The workflows are calibrated to the design complexity, public safety stakes, and regulatory scope of major infrastructure projects and large public/private construction programs.
This role reviews worlds on two standards tracks: an International track (Eurocodes and ISO) and a US track (ASCE, ACI, AISC, AASHTO). Experts qualified in either or both tracks are encouraged to apply.
Reviewers assess civil engineering scenarios, reference outputs, and grading rubrics that capture how senior civil engineering leaders think.
Key Responsibilities
Review civil engineering tasks, reference outputs, and supporting artifacts for technical accuracy, realism, and professional complexity.
Independently check engineering calculations, design assumptions, analyses, and conclusions against the applicable standards track.
Review design documentation and relevant CAD or simulation evidence to identify errors, omissions, and inconsistent assumptions.
Evaluate grading rubrics for clarity, specificity, and whether they distinguish sound professional engineering judgment from generic textbook recall.
Provide clear written feedback and verify that revisions resolve the identified issues.
Ideal Qualifications
5+ years working as a civil engineer or engineering lead
Direct ownership of large-scale infrastructure designs, permitting processes, or construction project delivery.
Fluency in civil engineering tooling and methodologies, plus understanding of how regulatory approvals, environmental review (NEPA or an international equivalent), and public agency oversight actually work.
A recognized professional engineering credential is strongly preferred (US PE, or an international equivalent such as CEng, EUR ING, or P.Eng); prior rubric, engineering-training curriculum, or design documentation authorship is a plus.
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in United States
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in STEM
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How do you approach structural analysis for a project with unusual or asymmetric loading conditions?
I start with a conservative simplified model to get a baseline estimate, then move to detailed finite element analysis for the specific asymmetric conditions, since simplified assumptions built for symmetric loads can significantly underestimate stress in irregular structures. I validate results against known behavior of similar structures where possible.
What factors do you weigh when selecting a foundation type for a site with variable soil conditions?
I rely on the geotechnical report to understand soil bearing capacity and variability across the site, and I favor a foundation type that tolerates that variability, like deep foundations over shallow ones, when conditions are inconsistent. Cost matters, but not at the expense of a foundation that only works under best-case soil assumptions.
How do you incorporate sustainability goals into a structural design without compromising safety margins?
I look for sustainable choices that don't touch the safety factor, like specifying materials with lower embodied carbon that meet the same structural performance requirements, or optimizing member sizing to reduce material use where the structural analysis supports it. Safety margins are never the place to find sustainability savings.
What's your process for managing scope changes on a project that's already under construction?
I evaluate the structural and schedule impact of the change before approving it, since a seemingly minor scope change can cascade into significant rework if it affects load paths already built. I document the change and its impact clearly so the cost and schedule implications are visible to stakeholders.
Why this role
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The best-paid roles usually expect a PhD or current enrollment. The domain assessment decides, though, and if you can solve the problems the degree matters less.
What does STEM work look like for a Civil Engineer Reviewer?
You check AI answers to STEM questions, correct their errors and write expert reasoning. As a Civil Engineer Reviewer, you're hired for that judgment, so hands-on STEM experience matters.
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