Wind Engineering Scientist: Research for Safer Homes

Ibhs; South Carolina; On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical)

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 support wind engineering research aimed at improving the resilience of homes and commercial buildings. You will plan and conduct laboratory and field studies, analyze performance under wind hazards, and translate findings into practical recommendations for construction practitioners.

The role requires an advanced degree and experience in laboratory testing, field studies, or numerical analysis; you will collaborate with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Experience in laboratory testing, field studies, or numerical analysis.
• Ability to develop test plans, analyze data, and draw conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute wind engineering research projects in collaboration with teams.
• Develop research plans, test procedures, schedules, instrumentation, data collection, and analysis.
• 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 wind-testing equipment and data-acquisition systems.
• Analyze experimental and field data using engineering, statistical, or computational methods.
• Evaluate performance under wind and wind-driven rain conditions.
• Document methods, findings, limitations and recommendations in reports and presentations.
• Translate complex findings into clear information for technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Contribute findings to improve 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, and standards organizations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Communication

Onsite work

Education

Master's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, wind engineering, atmospheric science, or a closely related field

Doctorate in wind engineering, civil or structural engineering, atmospheric science, or a related discipline

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Job description

IBHS in Richburg, South Carolina, seeks a Scientist or Engineer to support wind engineering research aimed at improving the resilience of homes and commercial buildings. You will plan and conduct laboratory and field studies, analyze performance under wind hazards, and translate findings into practical recommendations for construction practitioners.

The role requires an advanced degree and experience in laboratory testing, field studies, or numerical analysis; you will collaborate with