What is the best way to get freelance mechanical engineering work? I am working in my families business, but would like to get back into solving serious engineering problems on a part time basis. I have a very flexible schedule. Which freelance websites are best? Tricks and techniques for winning bids on work, etc.? I have an MSME and CAD software (not Pro/E or Solidworks) that can export as STEP, DXF, DWG, etc. files.