CoastalFlood Engineer

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

Coastal/Flood Engineer

Karen Clark & Company (KCC) seeks a highly qualified Coastal/Flood Engineer to join the Model Development Team to work on developing advanced catastrophe reference models. In this position, you will work closely with other scientists and engineers to develop and manage the vulnerability module of KCC's inland flooding and coastal flooding catastrophe models.

Expected Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the building vulnerability module for inland flooding and coastal flooding
• Evaluate the effects of wave action, inundation depth, and flow velocity on buildings, contents, and business interruptions across construction types and occupancy types
• Analyze and apply insurance claims data in the development and validation of the vulnerability module
• Compile literature and datasets relevant to model development
• Conduct post-event damage surveys after major events
• Prepare technical documentation and presentations for internal and external audiences

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a discipline with a research focus on flood vulnerability
• Deep understanding of building performance under flood loading, including hydrodynamic and hydrostatic effects on structures
• Strong foundation in probability, statistical, and uncertainty analysis
• Experience in numerical modeling and scientific programming using Python, R, C#, or similar languages
• Experience with GIS tools, such as ArcGIS and QGIS for spatial data analysis, is a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, keen orientation to detail, an eye for professional presentation, and recognized organizational abilities
• Ability to travel within the US or internationally with little advance notice