Petroleum Engineer - Subject-Matter Expert

Job Title

Petroleum Engineer – Subject‑Matter Expert

About the Role

Kaplan is seeking remote Subject Matter Experts who have recently passed the PE Petroleum exam to join our engineering team in developing new practice exam content. This is a contract (1099) opportunity with flexible hours (up to 20 per week).

Responsibilities

• Write learning objectives.
• Advise on question topic distribution and difficulty.
• Author exam‑like practice questions and provide detailed solution explanations with references to design standards and the NCEES handbook where applicable.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure the practice exams are comprehensive and effective for candidates preparing for the PE Petroleum exam.
• Contribute to suggested study plans and provide feedback on customer expectations for study and preparation for the PE Petroleum exam.
• Perform quality assurance reviews and technical reviews of authored content.

Skill Requirements

• Excellent command of the English language—verbal and written.
• Recently taken and passed the computer‑based testing (CBT) format of the PE Petroleum exam.
• Active PE Certification issued by NCEES in Petroleum Engineering.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time‑management skills.
• Provide prompt and responsive communication, mostly by email; occasional video chat meetings during business hours may be required.
• Highly motivated, proactive in developing high‑quality content; receptive to feedback; meet deadlines; take accountability for deliverables.

Preferred Skills

• Experience tutoring or mentoring engineering students or colleagues, particularly in architectural engineering.
• Experience creating multiple‑choice questions, study materials, PowerPoint presentations, or similar content.

Hours & Employment

This is a contract (1099) position. Projects will be assigned via separate contracts with discrete schedules and deliverables related to authoring new PE Petroleum practice exams. 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), and MathType.

Compensation

Pay is per project based on contractor availability, typically equivalent to $35–$50 per hour. The specific compensation will be determined by qualifications, experience, education, skills, and market data.

Location

Remote/Nationwide, USA.

Employee Type

Contingent Worker.

Job Functional Area

Other.

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. 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 the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.