Wind Engineering Scientist/Engineer for Building Resilience

Socket.dev; Richburg (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & V&

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

IBHS in Richburg, South Carolina, seeks a Scientist or Engineer to advance wind engineering research for resilient buildings. You will plan and conduct laboratory and field studies, analyze performance under wind hazards, and translate findings into practical recommendations for construction and codes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with universities, industry partners, and standards bodies, with onsite work for experiments and equipment setup. A relevant advanced degree is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in civil/structural wind engineering or closely related field.
• Experience conducting engineering or scientific research through lab testing or field studies.
• Ability to develop test plans, analyze technical data, and draw evidence-based conclusions.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage assigned work across multiple phases of a research project.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for varied audiences.
• Ability to work effectively with researchers, engineers, technicians, contractors, and external partners; onsite work when needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute wind engineering research projects with research and technical teams.
• Develop research plans, test procedures, schedules, instrumentation requirements, data-collection methods, and analysis approaches.
• Design or support laboratory test specimens, experimental setups, and measurement systems.
• Coordinate specimen construction, instrumentation, test prep, and testing activities with technicians and partners.
• Operate or support wind-testing equipment and data-acquisition systems.
• Analyze experimental and field data using engineering, statistical, or computational methods.
• Evaluate performance of buildings, materials, and practices under wind and wind-driven rain.
• Document methods, findings, limitations, and recommendations in technical reports and publications.
• Translate complex findings into clear, practical information for technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Contribute findings to improvements in construction practices, test standards, and risk models.
• Participate in field investigations after significant wind events when needed.
• Maintain project documentation and follow safety procedures.
• Build collaborations with universities, industry professionals, and standards bodies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Onsite work willingness

Education

Master's degree in civil/structural wind engineering or related field

Doctorate in wind engineering or related discipline (preferred)

Tools

Wind testing equipment

Instrumentation & data-acquisition

Statistical analysis

Computational modeling / visualization

Job description

IBHS in Richburg, South Carolina, seeks a Scientist or Engineer to advance wind engineering research for resilient buildings. You will plan and conduct laboratory and field studies, analyze performance under wind hazards, and translate findings into practical recommendations for construction and codes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with universities, industry partners, and standards bodies, with onsite work for experiments and equipment setup. A relevant advanced degree is required.