Structural Engineering Internship - 2026 (PhD/Graduate Student)

Karenclarkandco; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Full time

Job summary

Karenclarkandco is seeking a qualified intern for a position in their Boston office. The internship lasts at least 8 weeks and offers $25 per hour. Interns will support the Model Development Team in developing advanced catastrophe reference models while working closely with scientists and engineers. The role requires strong analytical skills, knowledge in Structural Engineering or a related field, and proficiency in Python. This opportunity provides hands-on experience in catastrophe modeling, focusing on real-world science and engineering problems.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD candidate in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field focused on natural hazards.
• Strong understanding of structural behavior and damage mechanisms under natural hazards.
• Familiarity with probabilistic methods and basic risk modeling concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support the Model Development Team in-person in KCC’s Boston office.
• Develop and manage the vulnerability module of catastrophe models.
• Work closely with scientists and engineers on real-world problems.

Skills

Data analysis proficiency

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Clear technical communication

Education

MS or PhD candidate in Structural Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

Job description

Karen Clark & Company (KCC) is seeking a qualified candidate for a 2026 internship with a term of at least 8 weeks. The selected candidate will work with the Model Development Team in‑person in KCC’s Boston office to support the development of 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 catastrophe models. The internship is supervised by senior staff and provides hands‑on experience working on real‑world science and engineering problems in the catastrophe modeling industry.

Expected Pay:

$25 per hour

Qualifications

• MS or PhD candidate in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field with focus on natural hazards (e.g., wind, flood, wildfire, earthquake)
• Understanding of structural behavior and damage mechanisms under natural hazards
• Familiarity with probabilistic methods and basic risk modeling concepts
• Experience with numerical modeling or simulation (e.g., structural analysis, fragility/vulnerability modeling)
• Proficiency in Python or similar language for data analysis; ability to work with and process large datasets
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with attention to detail
• Clear technical communication skills (written and verbal)