Contractor Engineering Content Developer

Overview

Remote Subject Matter Expert contract role assisting Kaplan's engineering team in developing material to prepare students for the Principles of Practice of Engineering (PE) examination.

What you'll do

• Write quiz questions and practice exam questions in the style of NCEES examinations.
• Write or edit content in the disciplines of civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, environmental, or chemical engineering.
• Write for Fundamentals of Engineering (FE), PE Structural (SE), or Principles of Practice of Engineering (PE) level examinations.
• Perform quality assurance reviews, technical reviews, and erratum correction.
• Contribute to suggested study plans and provide feedback on customer expectations for study and preparation.

What you'll need

• Excellent command of the English language, both verbal and written.
• Have taken the computer based testing (CBT) format of any exam they wish to contribute to.
• Possess an active PE Certification issued by NCEES in the discipline they wish to contribute to.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization skills, and time management skills.
• Provide prompt and responsive communication, mostly by email.
• Be highly motivated and take initiative proactively.
• Be receptive to feedback, meet deadlines, and take accountability for deliverables.

Nice to have

• Experience tutoring, mentoring, or educating engineering students or colleagues.
• Experience creating multiple-choice questions, study materials, PowerPoint presentations, or other similar content.

Details

• Remote/Nationwide, USA.
• Flexible hours, up to 20 per week; no set working schedule other than project deadlines as assigned.
• Occasional video chat meetings during business hours may be required.
• Contract (1099) position; projects assigned via separate contracts with discrete schedules and deliverables.
• Contractors must supply their own equipment and have installed Microsoft Word and Adobe Reader or Professional MathType (monthly subscription at contractor's expense).
• Pay is per project, typically equivalent to $25-$50 per hour.