Opportunity Overview

Handshake is looking for experienced petroleum and reservoir engineering 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 reservoir simulation, production forecasting, and reserves reporting to evaluate AI-generated content and provide feedback that helps AI better understand real-world subsurface and reservoir engineering workflows.

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 reservoir simulation, production forecasting, and SEC reserves reporting workflows
• Review and evaluate AI-generated responses for accuracy and relevance to real-world petroleum engineering 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 petroleum or reservoir engineering, in a role such as Petroleum Engineer, Reservoir Engineer, Reservoir Simulation Engineer, Senior Reservoir Engineer, or Production Engineer
• Hands-on experience with reservoir simulation and production forecasting, reservoir simulation study reporting, or SEC oil and gas reserves reporting
• Familiarity with tools such as Petrel, CMG, MBAL, ARIES, Eclipse, or similar reservoir simulation and reserves software
• 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.