Where can engineers find remote AI jobs?
Engineers find remote AI work through AI talent platforms that recruit domain experts to evaluate and correct model output in mechanical, electrical and civil engineering. Mercor, Micro1, SuperAnnotate, Handshake AI, AfterQuery, Turing and Ethos AI all recruit in this area.
74 such roles are open right now. The work is remote, paid hourly or per task, and open worldwide apart from a minority of jurisdiction-specific projects.
What the work involves
- Correcting model answers on load, tolerance and material selection.
- Checking reasoning against the relevant design code or standard.
- Writing design problems with realistic constraints from real projects.
- Flagging answers that are dimensionally plausible but unbuildable.
Open roles right now
| Role | Platform | Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Expert – AI Training | Handshake AI | Up to $125/hr | Apply → |
| Academic Expert – AI Training | Ethos AI | Up to $125/hr | Apply → |
| Academic Research Collaborator - Professors & PhDs | Mercor | $80 - $110 / hour | Apply → |
| Academic Researchers | Micro1 | $20-$55/hour | Apply → |
| Aerospace Engineer – AI Training | Handshake AI | Up to $125/hr | Apply → |
| Aerospace Engineer – AI Training | Ethos AI | Up to $125/hr | Apply → |
| Arcade/Gaming Experts | AfterQuery | $10 - $30/hr | Apply → |
| Architect (CAD & Construction Documentation) | Micro1 | $40-$50/hour | Apply → |
| Architect / CAD Engineer (Vectorworks) | Micro1 | $20-$100/hour | Apply → |
| AutoCAD Expert | Micro1 | $20-$70/hour | Apply → |
| AutoCAD Specialist | SuperAnnotate | Up to $25 / hr | Apply → |
| AutoCAD Specialist | SuperAnnotate | Up to $60 / hr | Apply → |
| Autodesk Fusion 360 Specialist | Micro1 | $40-$100/hour | Apply → |
| Autodesk Fusion 360 Specialist | Micro1 | $40-$100/hour | Apply → |
| Autodesk Fusion Expert | Micro1 | $80-$120/hour | Apply → |
| Autodesk Inventor Specialist | Micro1 | $20-$70/hour | Apply → |
| Autodesk Inventor Specialist | Micro1 | $30-$100/hour | Apply → |
| Autodesk Inventor Specialist | Micro1 | $30-$100/hour | Apply → |
| Autodesk Maya Specialist | Micro1 | $15-$80/hour | Apply → |
| CAD / Mechanical Design Writer - Engineering FRQ | Mercor | $85 / hour | Apply → |
| CAD Data Generation & Validation Specialist (FreeCAD) | Micro1 | $40-$100/hour | Apply → |
| CAD Data Generation & Validation Specialist (FreeCAD) | Micro1 | $40-$100/hour | Apply → |
| CAD Design Expert | AfterQuery | $75 - $100/hr | Apply → |
| CAD Drafter | Handshake AI | Up to $125/hr | Apply → |
| CAD Engineer — ScreenSpot Plus (Screenshot Capture & UI Annotation) | Mercor | $70 - $90 / hour | Apply → |
| CAD Engineer — ScreenSpot Plus (Screenshot Capture & UI Annotation) | Mercor | $70 - $90 / hour | Apply → |
| CAD Expert | Micro1 | $20-$70/hour | Apply → |
| CAD Tool Specialist | Handshake AI | Up to $125/hr | Apply → |
| CNC Machining Expert | Mercor | $120 - $175 / hour | Apply → |
| CNC Machinist | Micro1 | $80-$120/hour | Apply → |
See all 74 roles in this category →
What platforms require
Practice experience in mechanical, electrical, civil, structural or process engineering. Chartered or licensed engineers are sought for streams touching regulated design decisions.
How to apply
- Pick roles from the table above or the full board.
- Apply with your standard professional resume — not one rewritten to sound AI-related.
- Complete the AI-led interview within 48 hours. It is mandatory on most platforms.
- Apply to several roles rather than one. Why that matters →
All 74 roles in this category → · Open the live board
Related questions
Common questions
Can engineers work remotely for AI companies?
Yes. AI talent platforms recruit engineers for remote contract work evaluating and correcting model output in mechanical, electrical and civil engineering, typically paid hourly or per task with flexible hours.
How many remote AI jobs are open for engineers?
74 roles in mechanical, electrical and civil engineering are currently open across the seven platforms tracked on this site. The board is rebuilt as listings change.
What qualifications do engineers need for AI training work?
Practice experience in mechanical, electrical, civil, structural or process engineering. Chartered or licensed engineers are sought for streams touching regulated design decisions.
Is this work available worldwide for engineers?
Mostly yes. The large majority of roles carry no location restriction, with the exception of projects where the expertise itself is jurisdiction-bound.