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Contractor Engineering Content Developer - PE Civil Construction

🇺🇸 Remote - US

🕑 Contractor

💰 $25 - $50 per Hour

💻 Instructional Design

🗓️ July 23rd, 2025

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Kaplan is hiring a Contractor Engineering Content Developer - PE Civil Construction. The role involves authoring chapters and developing content for a PE Civil Construction review manual, creating exam-style questions, and collaborating on study materials to support engineers preparing for this exam.

Highlights
  • Write quiz and practice exam questions modeled after NCEES exams.
  • Develop and edit content for the PE Civil Construction review manual.
  • Collaborate to ensure material is comprehensive and aligned with exam requirements.
  • Perform quality assurance and technical reviews of authored content.
  • Must have passed the PE Civil exam (Construction focus) and hold an active PE certification.
  • Require proficiency in Microsoft Word, Adobe Reader/Professional, and MathType.
  • Contract role with flexible hours up to 20 hours per week, paid per project ($25-$50/hour typical).
  • Strong command of English, excellent communication, and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Preferred experience includes tutoring or mentoring engineering students and creating multiple-choice questions or study aids.
  • Must supply own equipment and work remotely as a 1099 contractor.

Contractor Engineering Content Developer - PE Civil Construction Full Description

Contractor Engineering Content Developer - PE Civil Construction
Remote/Nationwide, USA
Part time

Job Title Contractor Engineering Content Developer - PE Civil Construction

Job Description

About Us
Kaplan is one of the world’s largest and most diverse education providers. With 80+ years of history, Kaplan has been a beacon for expanding educational access and a leader in instructional innovation.

Role
We are seeking remote Subject Matter Experts who have recently passed the Civil Engineering PE exam with a focus in Construction to join Kaplan's engineering team in authoring chapters and developing content for our new PE Civil Construction review manual. This is a unique opportunity to directly impact the success of future engineers preparing for this specific exam. This is a remote contract (1099) opportunity with flexible hours (up to 20 per week).

Responsibilities
The responsibilities of the Contractor may include:
  • Writing quiz questions and practice exam questions in the style of NCEES examinations, drawing from your recent exam experience.
  • Developing and editing content specifically within the civil/construction engineering discipline for our new PE Civil review manual.
  • Collaborating with our team to ensure the review manual is comprehensive and effective for candidates preparing for the PE Civil Construction exam.
  • Potentially contributing to suggested study plans and providing feedback on customer expectations for study and preparation for the PE Civil Construction exam.
  • Performing quality assurance reviews and technical reviews of authored content.

Skill Requirements
The candidate must:
  • Have excellent command of the English language - both verbal and written.
  • Have recently taken and passed the computer-based testing (CBT) format of the PE Civil exam, specifically the Construction section.
  • Possess an active PE Certification issued by NCEES in Civil Engineering.
  • Have exceptional attention to detail, organization skills, and time management skills.
  • Provide prompt and responsive communication, mostly by email. Occasional video chat meetings during business hours may be required.
  • Be highly motivated and take initiative proactively in developing high-quality content.
  • Be receptive to feedback, meet deadlines, and take accountability for deliverables.

Preferred Skills
  • Have experience tutoring/mentoring/educating engineering students or colleagues, particularly in civil or construction engineering.
  • Have experience creating multiple-choice questions, study materials, PowerPoint presentations, or other similar content.

Hours & Employment
This is a contract (1099) position. Projects will be assigned via separate contracts with discrete schedules and deliverables related to the authoring of our new PE Civil Construction review manual. There is no set working schedule or hours other than project deadlines as assigned.

Equipment Required
Contractors must supply their own equipment and must have installed:
  • Microsoft Word
  • Adobe Reader or Professional
  • MathType 

Pay is per project based on contractor availability and experience, typically equivalent to $25-$50 per hour.

LocationRemote/Nationwide, USA
Additional Locations 
Employee TypeContingent Worker
Job Functional Area Other Admin Staff
Business Unit00079 Kaplan Professional

At Kaplan, we recognize the importance of attracting and retaining top talent to drive our success in a competitive market. Our salary structure and compensation philosophy reflect the value we place on the experience, education, and skills that our employees bring to the organization, taking into consideration labor market trends and total rewards.  All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or $31,200 per year for full-time positions. Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission-eligible.   And we have a comprehensive benefits package, learn more about our benefits here.

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