Subject Matter Expert - PE Structural (SE) Engineering

Overview

Contract subject matter expert role to update Kaplan's PE Structural exam preparation materials (review manual, review course and quiz bank) to align with the new PE Structural exam specifications taking effect in April 2027.

What you'll do

• Review and update quiz questions in the style of NCEES examinations to reflect the upcoming exam changes.
• Revise and edit review manual or course content for the PE exam, ensuring accuracy and relevance to the new specifications.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure all materials are up-to-date and comprehensive for the April 2027 exam changes.
• Potentially contribute to suggested study plans and provide feedback on customer expectations for study and preparation related to the PE Structural exam.
• Perform quality assurance reviews and technical reviews of updated content.

What you'll need

• Excellent command of the English language, both verbal and written.
• Active PE Certification issued by NCEES in Structural Engineering (PE Structural exam).
• Strong familiarity with the content covered in the PE Structural exam.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization skills, and time management skills, especially regarding upcoming deadlines for content updates.
• Prompt and responsive communication, mostly by email.
• Occasional video chat meetings during business hours may be required.
• Highly motivated, taking initiative proactively in identifying areas for content updates.
• Receptive to feedback, meets deadlines, and takes accountability for deliverables.

Nice to have

• Experience developing or reviewing educational content, especially for engineering exams in the PE Structural (formerly SE) discipline.
• Prior experience with curriculum development or technical writing related to structural engineering.
• Familiarity with the upcoming changes to the PE Structural exam specifications.
• Experience tutoring, mentoring or educating engineering students or colleagues in structural engineering.
• Experience creating multiple-choice questions, study materials, PowerPoint presentations, or other similar content in the engineering field.

Details

• Remote contract (1099) position, nationwide in the USA.
• Flexible hours, up to 20 per week; no set schedule other than assigned project deadlines.
• Projects assigned via separate contracts with discrete schedules and deliverables.
• Flat rate paid by project, typically equivalent to $35-$75 per hour depending on scope of work.
• Contractors must supply their own equipment with Microsoft Word and Adobe Reader or Professional MathType installed.