Mercor

Civil Engineer, Architect

Mercor
Posted 10/22/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $50 - $60 per hourWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil engineering or architecture with proficiency in Mac-compatible design tools. Strong communication skills are essential for articulating design decisions and workflows effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Civil Engineering DegreeArchitecture DegreeProficiency In AutoCAD For MacProficiency In SketchUpExcellent Written And Verbal Communication Skills

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
MacOS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Complete real civil engineering and architectural tasks on a Mac
  • Narrate design and drafting workflows while working
  • Create high-quality training data for advanced AI models
  • Explain design decisions clearly during task completion
  • Complete a 3-minute AI interviewer conversation assessing research and reasoning skills
  • Complete a brief paid assessment
  • Submit a resume and respond to follow-up communication regarding application status and next steps

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 2–3 years of professional experience in civil engineering or architecture, or currently enrolled postgraduate student in civil engineering or architecture
  • Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field
  • Must own a MacBook or Mac with an Apple M-series chip or Intel processor, running macOS 15 or higher
  • Applicants without a Mac cannot be considered
  • Proficiency in Mac-compatible tools such as AutoCAD for Mac, ArchiCAD, Vectorworks, SketchUp, or Rhino
  • Experience with structural, site, or building design is a plus
  • Currently pursuing or recently completed Masters studies, or have 2–3 years of relevant experience plus a Bachelor's degree from a prestigious institution
  • Ability to clearly explain design decisions while working
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be able to work as an independent contractor
  • H1-B or STEM OPT candidates are not supported

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule
  • Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise based on services rendered
  • Paid assessment
  • Competitive pay
  • Opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers
  • Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance
  • Reasonable accommodations upon request
  • Referral payments of up to $240 for each successful referral (referral limits apply)

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Hard Skills
Civil EngineeringArchitectureStructural DesignSite DesignBuilding Design
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationIndependent Contractor Skills
Tools & Technologies
MacBookApple M-Series ChipMacOS 15ArchiCADVectorworksRhino
Industry Keywords
Design WorkflowsTraining Data CreationAI ModelsPostgraduate Studies