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Contractor Engineering Content Developer - PE Civil Construction
2026-01-15 Kaplan all cities,AK
Description:
The candidate must:
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:
Pay is per project based on contractor availability and experience, typically equivalent to $25-$50 per hour.
Location
Remote/Nationwide, USA
Additional Locations
Employee Type
Contingent Worker
Job Functional Area
Other Admin Staff
Business Unit
Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.
Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.
Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.
Job Title
Contractor Engineering Content Developer - PE Civil Construction
Job Description
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 abeacon 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.
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.
- 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.
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.
Location
Remote/Nationwide, USA
Additional Locations
Employee Type
Contingent Worker
Job Functional Area
Other Admin Staff
Business Unit
Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
Kaplan is committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that values diversity, promotes equity, and integrates inclusivity into all aspects of our operations. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, nationality, or sex. We believe that diversity strengthens our organization, fuels innovation, and improves our ability to serve our students, customers, and communities. Learn more about our culture here.
Kaplan considers qualified applicants for employment even if applicants have an arrest or conviction in their background check records. Kaplan complies with related background check regulations, including but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. There are various positions where certain convictions may disqualify applicants, such as those positions requiring interaction with minors, financial records, or other sensitive and/or confidential information.
Kaplan is a drug-free workplace and complies with applicable laws.