Contractor Engineering Content Developer

Job Title 

Contractor Engineering Content Developer

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 looking for a remote Subject Matter Expert who will assist Kaplan's engineering team in developing material to prepare students for the Principles of Practice of Engineering (PE) examination. This is a remote 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.

• Writing or editing content in the disciplines of civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, environmental, or chemical engineering.

• Writing for Fundamentals of Engineering (FE), PE Structural (SE), or Principles of Practice of Engineering (PE) level examinations.

• Quality assurance reviews, technical reviews, and erratum correction.

• Contributing to suggested study plans, and providing feedback on customer expectations for study and preparation.

Skill Requirements 

The candidate must: 

• Have excellent command of the English language - both verbal and written.

• Have taken the computer based testing (CBT) format of any exam they wish to contribute to.

• Possess an active PE Certification issued by NCEES in the discipline they wish to contribute to.

• 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.

• Be receptive to feedback, meet deadlines, and take accountability for deliverables.

Preferred Skills

• Have experience tutoring/mentoring/educating engineering students or colleagues.

• 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. 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 (available as a monthly subscription at contractor’s expense)

We are an equal opportunity employer. Visit our website https://kaplan.com for more information.

Location

Remote/Nationwide, USA

Additional Locations 

Employee Type

Contingent Worker

Job Functional Area 

Other Admin Staff

Business Unit

00079 Kaplan Professional

Kaplan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All positions with Kaplan are paid at least $15 per hour or$31,200 per year for full-time positions.  Compensation for specific positions are based on job level, skills, years of experience, and education, among other factors.  Additionally, certain positions are bonus or commission eligible.  Information regarding benefits can be found here.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity inspires innovation and growth in the Kaplan community.  Kaplan strives to be a model employer for inclusiveness.  Not only does Kaplan value its employees for their professionalism and skills, but also for the unique viewpoints they bring to the Organization. Kaplan's employees bring diverse perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds that give Kaplan a competitive edge in anticipating and exceeding our students' needs in today's global market. Learn more about our culture.