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Energy Engineering & Python Expert - Freelance AI Trainer

Mindrift
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Part-time
AI tools:
NumPy
Pandas
SciPy

Please submit your CV in English and indicate your level of English proficiency.

Mindrift connects specialists with project-based AI opportunities for leading tech companies, focused on testing, evaluating, and improving AI systems. Participation isproject-based, not permanent employment.

What This Opportunity Involves

While each project involves unique tasks, contributors may:

* Design rigorous energy engineering problems reflecting professional practice;

* Evaluate AI solutions for correctness, assumptions, and constraints;

* Validate calculations or simulations using Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy);

* Improve AI reasoning to align with industry-standard logic;

* Apply structured scoring criteria to multi-step problems

What We Look For

This opportunity is a good fit for energy engineers with an experience in python open to part-time, non-permanent projects. Ideally, contributors will have:

* Degree in Energy Engineering or related fields, e.g. Electrical Engineering, Power Systems Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, Electronics etc.

* 3+ years of professional energy engineering experience

* Strong written English (C1/C2)

* Strong Python proficiency for numerical validation

* Stable internet connection

Professional certifications (e.g., PE, CEng, EMP, CEM) and experience in international or applied projects are an advantage.

How It Works

Apply → Pass qualification(s) → Join a project → Complete tasks → Get paid

Project time expectations

For this project, tasks are estimated to require around 10-20 hours per week during active phases, based on project requirements. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active.

Payment

* Paid contributions, with rates up to $20/hour*

* Fixed project rate or individual rates, depending on the project

* Some projects include incentive payments

* Note: Rates vary based on expertise, skills assessment, location, project needs, and other factors. Higher rates may be offered to highly specialized experts. Lower rates may apply during onboarding or non-core project phases. Payment details are shared per project

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