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Utility Technician - Remote Part-Time Fellowship

Up to 85/hr
Remote
Part-Time
Posted May 19, 2026
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Listing checked September 27, 2026 · pay as published by Handshake AI

Key details

Pay
Up to $85/hr
Location
RemoteUnited States
Job type
Part-Time
Posted
May 19, 2026

Overview

Handshake AI seeks utility field professionals for project-based AI research work. You will apply hands-on experience with metering systems, distribution maintenance, and utility infrastructure to evaluate AI-generated material and produce expert training data. The role runs remote with an asynchronous schedule, and most contributors log 5 to 20 hours each week during active projects. No AI background is required. Your utility trade knowledge is the core qualification.

What You'll Do8

  • Evaluate AI-generated responses about utility field workflows for technical accuracy and relevance.
  • Produce expert training examples drawn from your regular work with meters, distribution systems, or substations.
  • Flag errors in model explanations of meter installation, meter testing, outage response, or substation operations.
  • Score AI answers against real-world utility practices and field procedures.
  • Apply familiarity with AMI platforms, SCADA, Oracle MDM, IBM Maximo, or ArcGIS when reviewing AI content.
  • Write feedback that helps AI models grasp utility technician terminology, tasks, and field conditions.
  • Complete assigned evaluation tasks on your own schedule without a minimum hour requirement.
  • Keep written evaluations and reference material precise and consistent.

Requirements7

  • At least 4 years of professional experience in utility field operations, metering, or infrastructure maintenance.
  • Background in a role such as Meter Technician, Utility Technician, Field Service Technician, Distribution Technician, Substation Technician, or Line Technician.
  • Hands-on work with meter installation and testing, distribution system maintenance, outage response, or substation operations.
  • Familiarity with utility platforms and tools such as AMI, SCADA, Oracle MDM, IBM Maximo, or ArcGIS.
  • Strong written communication skills and close attention to detail.
  • Ability to work on your own in a remote, asynchronous setting.
  • No prior AI or machine learning experience needed.

Who Should Apply

The role fits a utility field professional who has spent at least four years in metering, distribution, or substation work and can explain field practices in writing. Candidates with direct experience in meter installation, outage response, or AMI and SCADA systems will match the project best. People who lack hands-on utility trade experience, or who need a fixed schedule with close supervision, will find this work a poor fit. A common reason applicants score low is listing general labor duties without naming specific tools, such as Oracle MDM, IBM Maximo, or ArcGIS. Another is submitting vague written responses that do not show how they would evaluate technical accuracy.

Salary Insight

The listing advertises up to $85.00 per hour. Pay is tied to project-based, part-time fellowship work, so your actual earnings depend on the number of hours you choose and the specific project you join. The upper rate reflects the specialized utility domain and the four-year field experience requirement. No benefits or additional compensation details appear in the source.

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Utility Field OperationsMeteringMeter InstallationMeter TestingDistribution System MaintenanceOutage ResponseSubstation OperationsAmiScadaMdmMaximoArcgisUtility InfrastructureField ServiceElectrical DistributionSubstationLine TechnicianDistribution TechnicianSubstation TechnicianMeter TechnicianUtility TechnicianField Service Technician

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