What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Engineer position at Karen Clark & Company?
Structural Engineer
Karen Clark & Company (KCC) seeks structural engineering professionals to join our growing team of catastrophe model developers. In this position, you will work closely with scientists and other engineers to build out our global suite of advanced catastrophe models.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain building vulnerability models for different perils such as earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires, floods, etc.
- Collect, compile, and analyze catastrophe loss data
- Perform validation tests on model loss estimates
- Prepare technical documents and presentations related to scientific models
- Perform tasks related to KCC’s Live Event response, which includes creating event footprints, estimating insured losses, and conducting post-event damage surveys for natural disasters around the world
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering required, PhD a plus
- Knowledge of hazard intensity measures (e.g., ground motion spectral acceleration, gust and sustained wind speeds, flood inundation depth, etc.)
- Knowledge of building response to and damage from natural hazards
- Experience with QGIS or ArcGIS software is a plus
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, keen orientation to detail, an eye for professional presentation, and recognized organizational abilities
- Knowledge and experience in statistics and probability is a plus
- Ability to travel within the US or internationally with little advance notice
- Experience in catastrophe modeling a plus
- Knowledge of C# programming language a plus
About KCC
Karen Clark & Company (KCC) is the innovation and technology leader in weather, climate, and catastrophe risk modeling. KCC professionals are globally recognized experts in catastrophe modeling and risk management. From our headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts, we provide advanced models, innovative software, and comprehensive consulting services to enhance risk management strategies and climate resiliency. KCC modeling technology currently covers tropical cyclones, extratropical cyclones, severe convective storms, floods, earthquakes, winter storms, and wildfires in over 80 countries. For more information, please visit www.kcc.us.com
