Coastal & Flood Risk Model Engineer

Karen Clark & Company; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a highly qualified Coastal/Flood Engineer to join their Model Development Team. This role involves developing advanced catastrophe reference models and managing the vulnerability module for coastal and inland flooding. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Structural or Civil Engineering, strong skills in statistical analysis, and experience with GIS tools. You will work closely with other scientists and engineers and prepare technical documentation for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with a focus on flood vulnerability.
• Deep understanding of building performance under flood loading.
• Experience in numerical modeling and scientific programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the building vulnerability module for flooding.
• Evaluate effects of inundation and wave action on structures.
• Prepare technical documentation and presentations.

Skills

Strong foundation in probability

Statistical analysis

Uncertainty analysis

Excellent communication skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational abilities

Education

Ph.D. in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering

Tools

Python

R

C#

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

A leading consulting firm is seeking a highly qualified Coastal/Flood Engineer to join their Model Development Team. This role involves developing advanced catastrophe reference models and managing the vulnerability module for coastal and inland flooding. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Structural or Civil Engineering, strong skills in statistical analysis, and experience with GIS tools. You will work closely with other scientists and engineers and prepare technical documentation for diverse audiences.