Wind Risk Engineer - Catastrophe Modeling & Analytics

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY SPEC INS; San Ramon (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading insurance company seeks an analytical Engineer or Senior Engineer specializing in wind vulnerability assessment and risk modeling. The role requires strong research and development skills to conduct catastrophe risk evaluations. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with underwriters to inform risk decisions. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, along with possible remote work from various locations.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of wind engineering and design of buildings.
• Knowledge of probability and statistics.
• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and team player.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on wind vulnerability of buildings.
• Perform global wind risk evaluation using models.
• Assist with individual underwriting decisions.

Skills

Wind vulnerability assessment

Risk modeling

Geospatial analytics

Team collaboration

Written and verbal communication

Education

PhD degree in Civil or Wind Engineering

Job description

A leading insurance company seeks an analytical Engineer or Senior Engineer specializing in wind vulnerability assessment and risk modeling. The role requires strong research and development skills to conduct catastrophe risk evaluations. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with underwriters to inform risk decisions. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, along with possible remote work from various locations.