Company Description: About El Paso, TX. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, El Paso is set against the backdrop of the Franklin Mountains and the Chihuahuan Desert in one of the largest binational communities in the world. El Paso is a family-oriented community and one of the safest large cities in the U.S. The cost of living in El Paso is very affordable, with an average home value of $224,000 in 2025, and Texas has no state income tax. The region's rich culture includes a vibrant street art and mural scene, art galleries, a new children's museum and science center, the state's longest-running symphony orchestra and a full schedule of seasonal events and festivals. Sports fans will enjoy Division I college athletics, Triple-A baseball affiliate the El Paso Chihuahuas and professional soccer team El Paso Locomotive FC, and outdoor enthusiasts will be drawn to year-round hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing in nearby state and national parks. About The University of Texas at El Paso The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a Carnegie R1, opportunity, and community engaged university at the heart of the U.S.-Mexico border that is increasing access to excellent higher education in the region. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve. UTEP enrolls more than 25,000 students, 85% of whom are Hispanic and half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. UTEP offers 171 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs as the only open-access, top-tier research university in America. About The Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering Department The Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering offers five degree programs: ABET-accredited B.S. degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, M.S. degrees in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering. The Department also offers a Graduate Certificate in 3D Engineering and Additive Manufacturing. The Department has close to 1800 undergraduate students, making it one of the top awardees of mechanical engineering bachelor's degrees in the country. The Department's Graduate Program has over 140 graduate students, including 70 doctoral students and nearly all graduate students are full-time and research active. Both graduate and undergraduate programs see an approximate 7% growth rate annually. The Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering has annual research expenditures in excess of $20 million in FY 24, making it one of the top-producing departments in the University from both research and educational impacts. The Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering (AME) partners with the Aerospace Center and the W.M. Keck Center for 3D Innovation. The new $80 million, 93,000-square-foot Advanced Manufacturing and Aerospace Center (AMAC) Building is home of these two research powerhouses. This advanced facility significantly enhances our research capabilities and increases opportunities for training the next generation of aerospace innovators in different areas such as spacecraft design, hypersonics, autonomy for space and aerial applications, materials for extreme environments, propulsion and AI-powered systems, among others. Additional information about the Department and College is available at https://www.utep.edu/engineering/mechanical/ and https://www.utep.edu/engineering/. Job Description: The Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at El Paso is pleased to invite applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions and one Associate/Full Professor position in Mechanical Engineering. The department invites applications for tenure-track positions in the areas of design and additive manufacturing with emphasis on energy-related applications, including but not limited to energy conversion, energy storage, and nuclear energy. The tenure-track Assistant Professors will develop research programs that advance the fundamental understanding of energy storage systems. It is expected that the candidates foster novel fabrication strategies addressing high-performance multifunctional energy storage platforms. The department seeks a strong combination of experimental work supported by computational modeling to predict the properties and performance of energy storage platforms. The department will also consider tenured Associate/Full Professor applications in the area of autonomy and robotics, with particular emphasis on computer vision, sensor fusion, and intelligent decision-making. The successful candidate is expected to conduct globally recognized, cutting-edge research in autonomous systems and robotic technologies with connections that support the AME Department's strong programs in advanced materials and manufacturing, aerospace, hypersonics, and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) research. Applicants are expected to advance impactful research and educational efforts in these areas while building and expanding collaborations across UTEP's academic and research units, including the Aerospace Center, Keck Center, CAMINO-South, and the Institute for Applied AI Innovation. Requirements: Tenure-track Assistant Professor • Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or in a related field with a strong background in both fundamental and applied research. • Proven experience in advanced manufacturing, design, and materials processing for energy applications. • Strong potential for securing external funding. • Proven record of publishing impactful work in peer review Journals. • Commitment to excellence in teaching and student mentoring. • Strong potential and commitment to interdisciplinary leadership. • Commitment to grow interdisciplinary collaborations with national laboratories, department of defense, industry, and academic partners. Tenured Associate/Full Professor • Candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or in a related field with a strong background in both fundamental and applied research. • Demonstrated expertise and leadership in robotics, autonomous systems, sensing fusion, computer vision, and intelligent decision making. • Demonstrated international and national recognition as leader scholar in the field. • Demonstrated ability to secure external funding to support research projects. • Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals. • Strong international collaborations and interdisciplinary research. • Demonstrated working experience with national and federal laboratories, academia, and industry. • Demonstrated experience mentoring PhD students and teaching graduate and undergraduate courses. Additional Information: The initial salary is competitive, based on qualifications and experience, and comes with excellent fringe benefits. Hiring decisions are based on budget approval. In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment. The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312. For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu. To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. Application Instructions: Review of applications will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should submit the following documentation: 1) Cover letter, 2) CV, 3) Teaching philosophy, 4) Research plans and interests, 5) Name of at least three references. For information/inquiries regarding the position, please email, Dr. Pedro Cortes, pcortes2@utep.edu.
See More Details >>Join a global community of talented professionals to shape the future of AI. Earn up to $15 USD/hr and additional rewards based on quality of submission. Outlier is committed to improving the intelligence & safety of AI models. Owned and operated by Scale AI, we've recently been featured in Forbes for partnering experts with top AI labs to provide the high quality data for LLMs. We believe AI can only perform as well as the data it's trained on. That's why we work with contributors from all over the world, who help improve AI models by providing expert human feedback. This data has led to AI advancements for the world's leading AI labs and large language model builders. We've built a best-in-class remote work platform for our freelance contributors to provide valuable, specialized skills, and we in turn strive to provide them with a positive experience based on our core pillars of reliability, transparency, and flexibility. What you will be doing We are looking for someone who speaks fluent English to contribute their expertise toward training and refining cutting-edge AI systems. • Adopt a user mindset to produce natural data to meet the realistic needs you have or would use AI for. • Use the tool of rubrics to address user needs in a structured way. • Evaluate AI outputs by reviewing and ranking reasoning and problem-solving responses from large language models. • Contribute across projects depending on your specific skillset and experience. What we're looking for • Education: Bachelor's degree or higher (or currently enrolled). • Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to develop complex, professional-level prompts and evaluate nuanced AI reasoning. • Strong Writing: Clear, concise, and engaging writing to explain decisions or critique responses. • Attention to Detail: Commitment to accuracy and ability to assess technical aspects of model outputs. Nice to Haves: • Experience in fields like literature, creative writing, history, philosophy, theology, etc. • Prior writing or editorial experience (content strategist, technical writer, editor, etc.). • Interest or background in AI, machine learning, or creative tech tools. Compensation and benefits Earn up to $15 USD/hr, paid out weekly Rates vary based on quality, accuracy, and time spent. Paid via PayPal & AirTM Free access to Model Playground Interact, experiment and engage with leading large language models free of cost Flexible schedule and time commitment No contracts, no 9-to-5. You control your schedule. (Most experts spend 5-10 hours/week, up to 40 hours working from home Join a global community of Coding experts Join a global network of experts contributing to advanced AI tools Disclaimer: For non-core work, such as during initial project onboarding or project overtime phases, lower rates may apply. Certain projects offer incentive payments. Please review the payment terms for each project. Equal Opportunity Employer: Outlier is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and celebrate diversity in our workforce.
See More Details >>Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success. By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years. Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building perfection. JE Dunn’s Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) combines Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial & Manufacturing into one high-performing team focused on cutting-edge work to serve innovative clients on large Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects. As part of the Advanced Facilities team, you'll work on some of the most advanced construction projects across the country, growing your career alongside our diverse team of industry professionals. Key Role Responsibilities - Core ME ENGINEER FAMILY – CORE • Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company’s safety and quality plans and culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and mentoring others. • Completes entry level and routine mechanical, electrical and field construction activities. • Learns how to develop budgetary M/E estimates, based upon program and schematic design information using automated M/E estimating system. • Assists in the review of mechanical and electrical options as part of the preconstruction process and completes systems analysis for select projects. • Learns to develop the mechanical and electrical scopes of work used to coordinate during the bid process. • Assists in the completion of bid analysis and provides input during the subcontractor selection process. • Assists in developing sequencing requirements of various systems and providing solutions to meet the schedule requirements. • Gains knowledge of design documents in order to identify potential quality problems to assist in developing constructability review reports. • Learns to perform job inspections to ensure specifications and expectations are met and work is completed in a quality and timely manner. • Learns and assists with the shop drawing/submittal process to comply with the contract documents. • Assists with the commissioning process including developing pre-functional checklists, functional testing procedures and actual functional testing. Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core ME ENGINEER 2 In addition, this position will be responsible for the following: • Helps generate, issue and execute the Commissioning Plan for assigned projects. • Interacts independently with project teams regarding work product deliverables. • Assumes responsibility for producing and explaining work product to assigned clients and represents JE Dunn in professional manner. • Reviews compliance shop drawings and submittals from subcontractors prior to submission to the design team. • Leads the mechanical/electrical coordination process. • Participates in all phases of construction from startup to closeout for the successful delivery of end product to the client. • Develops schedules for mechanical/electrical systems. • Performs site inspections and submits report to the project team. • Creates constructability reviews and submits report to the project team. • May participate in job pursuit presentations representing mechanical/electrical expertise. • Provides budgetary M/E estimates, based upon program and schematic design information using automated M/E estimating system for assigned projects. • Reviews the mechanical and electrical options as part of the preconstruction process and completes systems analysis for select projects. • Gains knowledge of developing the mechanical and electrical scopes of work used to coordinate during the bid process. • Participates in the completion of bid analysis and provides input during subcontractor selection process. • Develops sequencing requirements of various systems and provides solutions to meet the schedule requirements. • Reviews the design documents and identifies potential quality problems to help develop constructability review reports. • Performs job inspections to ensure specifications and expectations are met and work is completed in a quality and timely manner. • Participates in the shop drawing/submittal process to comply with the contract documents. • Participates in the commissioning process, including developing pre-functional checklists, functional testing procedures and actual functional testing. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities • Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner. • Communication skills, verbal and written (Intermediate). • Proficiency in MS Office (Intermediate). • Ability to read and understand plans, drawings and specifications. • Proficiency in basic JE Dunn construction M/E tools and software. • Knowledge of means and methods of construction management. • Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally. Education • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, architectural engineering or related field (Required). • In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered. Experience • 2+ years construction and/or engineering experience (Required). Working Environment Benefits Information The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union. Please click the link below for more details. Click here for benefits details. This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled. JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace. JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to accommodations@jedunn.com JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the mechanical trade in El Paso, TX, often begins with an apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last three to four years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 9,700 mechanical trade professionals in Texas, with wages averaging around $1,050 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like HireLevel help aspiring mechanical trade professionals find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $100,000 annually for experienced professionals.
