Utility Technician - AI Trainer

Utility Technician - AI Trainer Handshake - 3.8 New York, NY Job Details Contract Up to $80 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Utility testing Research Field service technician experience Meter technician experience Utilities technician experience Full Job Description Opportunity Overview Handshake is looking for experienced utility field professionals to support AI research through flexible, part-time contract work. This is not a traditional job — you'll draw on your hands-on expertise in field operations, metering systems, and utility infrastructure to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI better understand real-world utility technician workflows and practices. This is an ongoing, project-based opportunity you can take on alongside your current work. What You'll Do Use your domain expertise to create expert-level training questions and scenarios based on real utility field operations and metering workflows Review and evaluate AI-generated responses for accuracy and relevance to real-world utility technician practices Provide structured written feedback to help improve AI model performance Complete tasks at your own pace with no set schedule or minimum hour requirement Qualifications 4+ years of professional experience in utility field operations, metering, or infrastructure maintenance, in a role such as Meter Technician, Utility Technician, Field Service Technician, Distribution Technician, or Substation Technician Hands-on experience with one or more of the following: meter installation and testing, distribution system maintenance, outage response, or substation operations Familiarity with utility systems such as AMI platforms, SCADA, Oracle

MDM, IBM

Maximo, or ArcGIS 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.

Job Type:

Contract Pay:

Up to $80.00 per hour

Work Location:

Remote