Structural Engineer

Karen Clark & Company; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A catastrophe modeling firm is seeking a qualified Structural Engineer in Boston, MA. The ideal candidate will develop vulnerability models and conduct post-disaster surveys for various natural hazards. Key qualifications include a Master’s degree in civil engineering, relevant experience, and strong communication skills. This role requires collaboration and an understanding of building responses to hazards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in civil engineering required; PhD preferred.
• Practical experience with building design or forensic engineering required.
• Experience conducting post-disaster surveys following natural catastrophes required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain building vulnerability models for natural hazards.
• Conduct post-event damage surveys for natural disasters around the world.
• Prepare technical documentation and deliver presentations.

Skills

Building vulnerability modeling

Data analysis

Communication skills

Organizational abilities

Education

Master’s degree in civil engineering

PhD in civil engineering

Job description

Structural Engineer

Karen Clark & Company (KCC) is seeking talented structural engineering professionals to join our growing team of catastrophe model developers. In this role, you will collaborate closely with scientists and engineers to enhance our global suite of advanced catastrophe models.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain building vulnerability models for a variety of natural hazards, including earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires, floods, winter storms, and severe convective storms.
• Conduct post-event damage surveys for natural disasters around the world, analyze collected data, and present findings and insights internally and to clients.
• Stay current with building codes and construction practices across the United States and internationally.
• Collect, compile, and analyze catastrophe loss data.
• Perform validation tests on model-generated loss estimates.
• Prepare technical documentation and deliver presentations related to scientific models and findings.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in civil engineering required; PhD preferred.
• Practical experience with building design, construction techniques, or forensic engineering required.
• Experience conducting post-disaster surveys following natural catastrophes such as hurricanes, severe storms, earthquakes, or wildfires required.
• On-site experience with building construction is a plus.
• Strong understanding of building response to and damage from natural hazards.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, professional presentation skills, and strong organizational abilities.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, sometimes on short notice.
• Experience in catastrophe modeling is a plus.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.