Structural Engineer Expert - Remote Contract
Listing checked September 22, 2026 · pay as published by AfterQuery
Overview
AfterQuery seeks structural engineers to craft design and analysis scenarios that frontier AI labs use to gauge model judgment. You will work remotely on a contract basis, committing around 10 hours each week with hours you choose. The role pays $110 to $195 per hour, with weekly payments through Stripe. Your work centers on real structural reasoning, from load analysis to connection design, with reference to codes like ASCE 7, ACI, and AISC.
What You'll Do4
- 1Create realistic structural scenarios that span load analysis to connection design.
- 2Compose reference answers that explain the code and load path logic behind each choice.
- 3Evaluate model output for structural soundness and adherence to codes.
- 4Identify designs that look credible on paper but would fail in practice or cannot be built.
Requirements8
- 1Degree in civil or structural engineering.
- 22+ years of experience in structural design or analysis.
- 3Depth in codes such as ASCE 7, ACI, or AISC.
- 4Clear written English for documenting structural reasoning.
- 5Commit at least 10 hours per week.
- 6PE or SE license (preferred).
- 7Seismic or high rise design experience (preferred).
- 8Depth with analysis software such as ETABS, SAP2000, or RISA (preferred).
Who Should Apply
An ideal candidate holds a civil or structural engineering degree and brings at least two years of design or analysis work. You know ASCE 7, ACI, or AISC well enough to explain load paths and code checks in writing. A PE or SE license plus seismic or high rise experience sets you apart. The role will not fit someone who cannot commit 10 hours each week or who struggles to document structural reasoning in clear English. Candidates often lose points when they show broad engineering knowledge but no deep familiarity with specific codes or analysis tools.
Salary Insight
AfterQuery pays $110 to $195 per hour every week through Stripe. This bracket typically aligns with licensed engineers who have deep code knowledge and several years of high rise or seismic design work.
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