Overview

Handshake is looking for energy industry professionals to support AI research through flexible, hourly contract work. This is not a traditional job. You'll draw on your hands-on experience working in oil and gas, power generation, utilities, renewables, or energy compliance to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI better understand real-world energy workflows and practices.

This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity you can take on alongside anything else you have going on.

Details

This project involves using your professional experience and hands-on knowledge of the tools you use in your daily work to create expert-level training data and evaluate AI-generated responses for accuracy and relevance. No prior AI experience required.

Fully remote with a flexible, asynchronous schedule and no minimum hour requirement; most contributors work approximately 5–20 hours per week when participating in an active project.

Placement depends on current project needs, with opportunities to be considered for future projects as they become available.

Who Should Apply

At least 4 years of professional experience in the energy industry, in roles such as:

• Reservoir Engineer, Drilling Engineer, Production Engineer, Petrophysicist, or Reserves Analyst
• Plant Performance Engineer, Reliability Engineer, Plant Operator, Control Room Operator, or Shift Supervisor
• Meter Data Analyst, Meter Technician, Utility Technician, or Utility Maintenance Worker
• Billing Analyst, Regulatory Analyst, FERC Reporting Analyst, or Rate Case Analyst
• Renewable Generation Analyst, REC Trader, Solar Design Engineer, or Interconnection Specialist
• EHS Specialist, Process Safety Engineer, NERC CIP Analyst, or Environmental Analyst
• Power Market Analyst, Load Forecasting Analyst, or PPA Analyst
• Electrician, Electrical Technician, or Field Service Technician working in utility or industrial settings

Hands-on experience with workflows common to the energy industry, such as reservoir simulation, AFE preparation, meter data validation, load forecasting, emissions reporting, predictive maintenance, regulatory rate case filing, or renewable generation forecasting

Strong written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a remote, asynchronous environment

Application Process

• Create a Handshake account
• Upload your resume and verify your identity
• Get matched and onboarded into relevant projects
• Start working and earning

Work Model and Project Details

• Status: Independent contractor (not a full-time employee role)
• Location: Fully remote; work from anywhere with a reliable internet connection and access to a desktop or laptop computer
• Schedule: Flexible and asynchronous, with no minimum hour requirement. Many contributors work approximately 5–20 hours per week when assigned to an active project
• Duration: The Handshake AI program runs year-round, with projects opening periodically across different areas of expertise. Placement depends on current project needs, with opportunities to be considered for future projects as they become available

Work Authorization

Must be currently residing in the United States.

• F-1 students who are eligible for CPT or OPT may be eligible for projects on Handshake AI. Work with your Designated School Official to determine your eligibility. If your school requires a CPT course, Handshake AI may not meet your school's requirements. STEM OPT is not supported. See our Help Center article for more information on what types of work authorizations are supported on Handshake AI.