About this opportunity
Karen Clark & Company lists this Coastal/Flood Engineer opportunity in boston, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Coastal/Flood Engineer
Karen Clark & Company (KCC) seeks a highly qualified Coastal/Flood Engineer to join the Model Development Team to work on developing 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 inland flooding and coastal flooding catastrophe models.
Expected Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the building vulnerability module for inland flooding and coastal flooding
Evaluate the effects of wave action, inundation depth, and flow velocity on buildings, contents, and business interruptions across construction types and occupancy types
Analyze and apply insurance claims data in the development and validation of the vulnerability module
Compile literature and datasets relevant to model development
Conduct post-event damage surveys after major events
Prepare technical documentation and presentations for internal and external audiences
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a discipline with a research focus on flood vulnerability
Deep understanding of building performance under flood loading, including hydrodynamic and hydrostatic effects on structures
Strong foundation in probability, statistical, and uncertainty analysis
Experience in numerical modeling and scientific programming using Python, R, C#, or similar languages
Experience with GIS tools, such as ArcGIS and QGIS for spatial data analysis, is a plus
Excellent oral and written communication skills, keen orientation to detail, an eye for professional presentation, and recognized organizational abilities
Ability to travel within the US or internationally with little advance notice
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Worksite address
boston, MA, 02298, US
Who can apply
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