Planning Engineer
Required Skills
project planning
critical path analysis
resource management
process documentation
problem-solving
written communication
verbal communication
collaboration
digital tools
remote work capability
project documentation analysis
feedback delivery
scheduling methodologies
data annotation (awareness)
machine learning concepts (awareness)
About micro1
micro1 connects domain experts to the development of frontier AI models. Real-world expertise is turned into training data, evaluations, and feedback loops that improve how models perform. AI labs and enterprises use micro1 to train models and build reliable AI agents through advanced evaluations and reinforcement learning environments. Experts contribute directly to how AI systems learn, reason, and perform across domains like finance, healthcare, engineering, and more. Our platform identifies and vets top talent through an AI recruiter, enabling high-quality contributions at scale.
Our goal is to enable 1 billion people to do meaningful work by applying their expertise to AI. We’ve raised $40M+ in funding, and our AI recruiter has powered over 1 million AI-led interviews as our global network of experts grows into the human intelligence layer for AI.
Job Description
Job Title: Planning Engineer
Job Type: Contractor
Location: Remote
Job Summary: As a Planning Engineer, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate, analyze, and enhance project plans and schedules to support innovative AI training processes.
- Provide detailed, accurate feedback on project documentation, workflows, and timelines to improve model accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to share domain-specific insights and identify gaps or inconsistencies in planning data.
- Contribute expert knowledge in planning methodologies, scheduling, and resource allocation to augment machine learning applications.
- Develop, review, and refine process documentation to ensure clarity and completeness for data annotation and modeling.
- Identify and articulate challenges related to real-world planning scenarios, ensuring diverse perspectives are represented in AI models.
- Communicate findings through clear, concise written and verbal channels, ensuring technical and non-technical stakeholders benefit from your expertise.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience as a Planning Engineer or in a similar role within engineering, construction, manufacturing, or related sectors.
- Deep understanding of planning tools, critical path analysis, and resource management techniques.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a strong focus on clarity and detail.
- Ability to interpret complex project documentation and provide actionable insights.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset in identifying optimization opportunities.
- Comfortable working in a fully remote, collaborative, and feedback-driven environment.
- Technical acumen and adaptability with digital tools and platforms used for collaboration and documentation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in engineering, project management, or a related discipline.
- Prior experience contributing to digital transformation or technology-driven initiatives.
- Familiarity with AI, data annotation, or machine learning concepts is a plus, but not required.