Structural Engineer - AI Trainer

Opportunity Overview

Handshake is looking for skilled FreeCAD BIM/IFC users to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional job. You'll draw on your hands-on experience with parametric 3D building modeling, IFC data management, or BIM coordination to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI better understand computational design tasks and AEC workflows.

This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity you can take on alongside anything else you have going on.

Who This Is For

This is a good fit if you're an experienced FreeCAD BIM/IFC user who has worked in or around roles like:

• Computational Designer or BIM Coordinator

• Structural Engineer or Revit Specialist

• BIM Facilitator or Digital Delivery Manager

You should have solid experience with one or more of the following:

• Parametric 3D building modeling or IFC data management using FreeCAD BIM/IFC

• BIM coordination, building data workflows, or ArchiCAD and Revit workflows

• Annotating or labeling BIM models and AEC data assets

• Reviewing parametric models for accuracy, data integrity, or design consistency

What You'll Do

• You'll use your experience with FreeCAD BIM/IFC to create tool-related questions and review AI-generated responses for accuracy and relevance to real-world computational design and BIM coordination workflows.

• No prior AI or technical experience is required.

Qualifications

• We're looking for people who have:

• At least 1 year of hands-on experience with FreeCAD BIM/IFC, whether through professional work or freelance projects

• A working knowledge of parametric modeling, IFC standards, and BIM coordination workflows

• Strong written communication skills and attention to detail

• The ability to work independently and follow written guidelines

• Application Process

• Create a Handshake account

• Upload your resume and submit your portfolio

• Verify your identity

• Get matched and onboarded into relevant projects

• Start working and earning

• Work Model and Project Details

• Status: Independent contractor (not a full-time employee role)

• Location: Fully remote; work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection and access to a desktop or laptop computer

• Schedule: Flexible and asynchronous, with no minimum hour requirement. Many contributors work approximately 5–20 hours per week when assigned to an active project

• Duration: The Handshake AI program runs year-round, with projects opening periodically across different areas of expertise. Placement depends on current project needs, with opportunities to be considered for future projects as they become available

• Work Authorization

Must be currently residing in the United States. F-1 students who are eligible for CPT or OPT may be eligible for projects on Handshake AI. Work with your Designated School Official to determine your eligibility. If your school requires a CPT course, Handshake AI may not meet your school's requirements. STEM OPT is not supported. See our Help Center article https://support.joinhandshake.com/hc/en-us/articles/32245223383703-Fellowship-Work-Authorization-Eligibility for more information on what types of work authorizations are supported on Handshake AI.