Wind Vulnerability Model Engineer

Karen Clark & Company; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catastrophe modeling firm in Boston is seeking a highly qualified Wind Engineer to join their Model Development Team. In this position, you will work on developing advanced catastrophe reference models and manage the wind vulnerability module for tropical and extratropical cyclone models. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field and have experience in performance-based design and probabilistic modeling. Competitive salary range is $90,000-$100,000.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Wind Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related disciplines with research focus on wind vulnerability.
• Experience in performance-based design and probabilistic risk modeling.
• Strong skills in technical writing and delivering presentations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the wind vulnerability module and perform validation tests.
• Conduct literature surveys on property damage from past windstorms.
• Prepare technical documentation and presentations for various audiences.

Skills

Performance-based design

Probabilistic risk modeling

Numerical modeling

Technical writing

Python programming

Data mining

Statistical analysis

Education

Ph.D. in Wind Engineering or related fields

Tools

Python

R

C#

Job description

A leading catastrophe modeling firm in Boston is seeking a highly qualified Wind Engineer to join their Model Development Team. In this position, you will work on developing advanced catastrophe reference models and manage the wind vulnerability module for tropical and extratropical cyclone models. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field and have experience in performance-based design and probabilistic modeling. Competitive salary range is $90,000-$100,000.