[Hiring] Part-time Engineering or Architecture Subject Matter Expert, AI Content Developer @Kaplan

Role Description

We are seeking remote, part-time Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to join our content team. This is a versatile role for licensed professionals to serve as technical consultants across a variety of projects, including:

• Content creation
• Technical editorial review
• AI-driven content development

A critical component of this role is the ability to develop exam-like content—materials that precisely mirror the tone, difficulty, and format of the actual professional licensing exams.

Employment Details:

• Status: Part-time Employee (Remote, USA)
• Hours: Flexible, up to 20 hours per week based on project demand
• Compensation: Starting at $35.00 per hour

We value long-term partnerships; there is opportunity for pay increases for proven, high-performing SMEs who demonstrate exceptional technical mastery and reliability over time.

Target Exam Markets:

• NCEES Exams (Engineering & Surveying)
• PE (Professional Engineering): Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical & Computer, Chemical, and Environmental.
• Surveying: Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) and Principles and Practice of Surveying (PS), California Seismic Principles and Engineering Surveying.
• NCARB Exams (Architecture): ARE (Architect Registration Examination) - All divisions.

Qualifications

• Active PE or RA license is required.
• Deep familiarity with the requirements and nuances of NCEES or NCARB examinations.
• Exceptional attention to detail in technical writing and calculations.
• Highly motivated to meet project deadlines and follow the schedules set forth by project managers.
• Comfortable in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat; willing to utilize AI-driven content tools.

Requirements

• Authoring original Q&A sets and study materials that align with the complexity of actual NCEES or NCARB exams.
• Performing technical edits and correcting errata to ensure 100% accuracy in formulas, drawings, and technical concepts.
• Using proprietary AI tools to generate and refine content while maintaining strict pedagogical standards.
• Reviewing exam specs and updating materials to reflect the most current industry codes (e.g., IBC, ACI, AISC).
• Making strategic updates to existing courses or assisting in the development of new curricula and review manuals.

Benefits

• Opportunity for pay increases for proven, high-performing SMEs.

Company Description

Kaplan is a global leader in education, with over 80 years of experience expanding educational access and innovating instructional methods. We are committed to helping professionals achieve their licensure goals through high-quality, technically accurate, and innovative exam preparation materials.