Coastal Flood Vulnerability Modeler

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Boston is looking for a Coastal/Flood Engineer to join their Model Development Team. Your role will involve developing advanced vulnerability models for both inland and coastal flooding, collaborating with a team of scientists and engineers. Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in Structural or Civil Engineering, strong numerical modeling skills, and experience with GIS tools. Expect competitive compensation in the salary range of $90,000-$100,000.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering required.
• Understanding of flood effects on building performance is crucial.
• Strong foundation in probability and statistical analysis is a must.

Responsibilities

• Develop the building vulnerability module for flood models.
• Evaluate effects of wave action and inundation depth on structures.
• Analyze insurance claims data for model validation.

Skills

Expertise in flood vulnerability analysis

Strong communication skills

Numerical modeling

GIS tools experience (ArcGIS, QGIS)

Education

Ph.D. in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering

Tools

Python

R

C#

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Boston is looking for a Coastal/Flood Engineer to join their Model Development Team. Your role will involve developing advanced vulnerability models for both inland and coastal flooding, collaborating with a team of scientists and engineers. Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in Structural or Civil Engineering, strong numerical modeling skills, and experience with GIS tools. Expect competitive compensation in the salary range of $90,000-$100,000.