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Energy Project Estimator, Solar Design AI Reviewer

You will support AI training by producing expert energy project analysis and reviewing AI-generated content against real estimation and solar design practices. The work uses established professional tools and can be completed independently on an asynchronous schedule.

Field
Energy & earth sciences
Where
United States
Commitment
part time
Posted
6 days ago

Pay data for your profession: Science 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 $80/hr, this role pays more than 43% of the 52 open energy & earth sciences roles with a listed pay range, the same as the median.

Among platforms with 10 or more priced energy & earth sciences roles, OpenTrain AI has the highest median ($85/hr across 39 roles) and Alignerr the lowest ($45/hr across 10).

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

$80/hr

Per week, before tax

$1,200

Per month, if the work is steady

$5,200

Tax
Contract pay arrives with no tax withheld. A US contractor at this rate and these hours would set aside about $1,315 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 energy & earth sciences 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
OpenTrain AIthis role40$85/hrNuclear Science & Engineering Expert (AI Safety)$150/hr
micro13$80/hr3 pricedMarine Geology SME - Core Logging & Sedimentology$60-100/hr
Alignerr10$45/hrAtmospheric Science Expert (Masters/PhDs)$75-90/hr
Handshake AI21up to $85/hrNuclear ProfessionalUp to $300/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

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The work

You will support AI training by producing expert energy project analysis and reviewing AI-generated content against real estimation and solar design practices. The work uses established professional tools and can be completed independently on an asynchronous schedule.

  • Build price forecast models for energy-related projects.
  • Develop power purchase agreement documentation.
  • Review architectural and engineering plans for construction or remodel cost estimates.
  • Create customer proposals for solar installations.
  • Evaluate AI-generated content and provide practical feedback based on energy estimation and solar design workflows.
  • Produce structured data outputs with careful attention to detail and clear written communication.

What it pays and takes

This is fully remote, project-based contract work with a flexible schedule and no minimum hour requirement.

  • Pay: Up to $80 per hour.
  • Work type: Part-time contract work.
  • Location: Open to candidates in the United States.
  • Language: Fluent in English.
  • Experience: At least two years of professional experience in energy project estimation or solar design.
  • Relevant backgrounds include construction cost estimator, solar project estimator, solar sales engineer, solar designer, or an equivalent energy-industry role.
  • Tools: Ability to work independently with Bluebeam Revu, RSMeans, Aurora Solar, or comparable professional workflows.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree or higher.
  • Work style: Strong written communication, independence, and ability to work asynchronously.

How it works

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

About AI training work

AI training is the human work behind artificial intelligence, including reviewing model responses and preparing examples that help systems improve. People with professional expertise are paid to judge whether AI-generated work is accurate and useful in real-world fields.

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 $80/hr since Nov 6, 2026 with no change.

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