Freelance Energy Systems Engineer - AI Trainer

February 9, 2026
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Location
Vietnam
Occupation
Part-time
Experience level
Senior
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Job Summary

Mindrift offers remote, project-based AI engagement opportunities for energy engineering specialists to collaborate with leading tech companies on AI system improvement. Contributors design and evaluate engineering problems, validate AI-generated solutions, and support algorithmic accuracy using Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy). This freelance commitment averages 10–20 hours per week during active project phases, with compensation up to $40/hour and potential incentives; payment details are project-specific.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Energy or Electrical Engineering (or related field), 3+ years of industry experience, and advanced English proficiency (C1/C2). Essential skills include strong Python expertise for simulation and validation tasks, as well as a stable internet connection. Professional certifications and experience with international or applied projects are considered a strong advantage.

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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 is project-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 $40/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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Mindrift
Welcome to Mindrift — a space where innovation meets opportunity. We're a pioneering platform dedicated to advancing the field of artificial intelligence through collaborative online projects. Our focus lies in creating data for generative AI, offering a unique chance for freelancers to contribute to AI development from anywhere, at any time. At Mindrift, we believe in the power of collective intelligence to shape the future of AI. Our platform allows users to dive into a variety of tasks — ranging from creating training prompts for AI models to refining AI responses for greater relevance. Let's build the future of AI together, one task at a time.
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