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BIM Tool Specialist for AI Evaluation

Create challenging tasks based on real building information modeling (BIM) and design workflows, then review AI-generated responses and explain how they can improve.

Field
Engineering
Where
United States
Commitment
part time
Hours
up to 20/week
Posted
6 days ago

Pay data for your profession: Engineering AI trainer jobs

How this pay compares

The title points to rating and reviewing ai output: judging a model's answers or code against guidelines, such as which of two is better or whether one is correct and safe. What each kind of AI training work pays

At $125/hr, this role pays more than 89% of the 207 open engineering roles with a listed pay range, above the median of $80.

Among platforms with 10 or more priced engineering roles, Mercor has the highest median ($88/hr across 35 roles) and micro1 the lowest ($60/hr across 28).

OpenTrain AI roles that closed since late October stayed listed a median of 31 days (122 roles). OpenTrain AI posted this one 6 days ago.

Computed from 2,746 open roles we track across Mercor, micro1, Handshake AI, Alignerr, Appen and OpenTrain AI, refreshed daily. Midpoints of listed ranges; “up to” ceilings are left out of medians.

What you would earn at this rate

Rate

$125/hr

Per week, before tax

$2,500

Per month, if the work is steady

$10,833

Tax
Contract pay arrives with no tax withheld. A US contractor at this rate and these hours would set aside about $2,739 a month for self-employment tax plus federal income tax at the 12% bracket (25%, before state tax). Outside the US, your own country's rules apply.

Assumes paid hours only; unpaid assessments, onboarding and gaps between projects lower the real figure. Full take-home calculator · Track what you actually earn

Open engineering roles on each platform

The same kind of work, priced on every platform we track, with the best-paid open role on each.

PlatformOpenMedianBest-paid open role
Mercor36$88/hrInfrastructure / Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)$200/hr
OpenTrain AIthis role132$85/hrChief Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer$200-300/hr
Alignerr14$61/hrRobotics Technician$40-120/hr
micro129$60/hrMember of Technical Staff, Research Engineering$400k-800k/yr
Handshake AI52up to $85/hrEngineering LeadUp to $195/hr

“Up to” rows list only ceilings, so their median is a maximum, not comparable with the range midpoints above them.

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The full listing

As posted on OpenTrain AI. See the original

The work

Create challenging tasks based on real building information modeling (BIM) and design workflows, then review AI-generated responses and explain how they can improve.

  • Create tasks about building and site modeling, object and symbol management, data tagging, schedules, sheet layouts, and construction documents.
  • Use knowledge of IFC exports and model coordination to shape realistic professional scenarios.
  • Assess responses for accuracy and quality, and provide clear, structured written feedback.
  • Complete assignments remotely and independently.

What it pays and takes

  • Pay: Up to $125 per hour.
  • Work: Ongoing, project-based freelance assignments; 20+ hours per week, with a self-paced schedule and no set working hours.
  • Location: Open to candidates in the United States.
  • Language: Strong English writing skills.
  • Education: A bachelor's degree or higher in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, civil engineering, construction management, or a closely related field.
  • Experience using Vectorworks or an equivalent design tool is required.
  • You should communicate clearly, explain complex BIM and design concepts, work independently in a remote, asynchronous setting, and pay close attention to detail.
  • Helpful background includes experience with Revit, ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, SketchUp, or Rhino; IFC, clash detection, or ISO 19650; and work with architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, construction, entertainment, or stage design firms. A portfolio of built or published projects can also help show your experience.

How it works

Apply on OpenTrain with your resume, then complete the application on the hiring site.

About AI training work

AI training is the human work of preparing examples and reviewing AI responses so models improve. Projects pay for professional expertise because accurate feedback depends on people who understand real-world workflows.

From applying to your first payment on OpenTrain AI

  1. 1

    Create a profile

    Create a free OpenTrain profile with your domains, languages and hourly rate.

  2. 2

    Apply

    Apply to the listing. Some listings hire through OpenTrain; others send you to the hiring platform.

  3. 3

    Funded milestones

    The client funds each milestone before work starts.

  4. 4

    First payment

    OpenTrain pays out to your connected payout method when the client approves the milestone. It doesn't publish a fixed payout schedule.

Sources: OpenTrain: AI training careers, OpenTrain docs: invoicing and payouts

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Pay history

OpenTrain AI has listed this role at $125/hr since Nov 10, 2026 with no change.

Across OpenTrain AI's engineering roles, the median listed pay was $69/hr on Nov 1, 2026 (50 roles) and is $85/hr as of Nov 11, 2026 (130 roles).

What workers report about OpenTrain AI

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