Wind Engineer
Karen Clark & Company (KCC) seeks a highly qualified Wind 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 tropical and extratropical cyclone catastrophe models.
About KCC
Karen Clark & Company (KCC) is the innovation and technology leader in catastrophe risk modeling. KCC professionals are globally recognized experts in catastrophe modeling and risk management. From our headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts, we provide advanced models, innovative software, and comprehensive consulting services to (re)insurance company executives nationwide. These services enhance business strategies, and the financial results put our clients at a competitive advantage. KCC catastrophe models currently cover tropical cyclones, extratropical cyclones, severe convective storms, floods, earthquakes, winter storms, and wildfires in over 50 countries. For more information, please visit (
Expected Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain the wind vulnerability module, and perform validation tests on model loss estimates
Conduct literature surveys of property damage from past windstorms and stay current on the latest research on the wind vulnerability of buildings
Collect and analyze insurance claims and loss data, develop insights to apply in model development
Evaluate building codes, building inventories, and construction practices by country, region, and state
Conduct post-event field surveys after major events
Prepare technical documentation and presentations for internal and external audiences
Qualifications
Master's degree in Wind Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, and/or any discipline with research focus on wind vulnerability; Ph.D. is preferred
Experience in performance-based design, probabilistic and stochastic risk modeling, and reliability analysis applied to structural engineering
Experience in numerical modeling and scientific programming using Python, R, C#, or similar languages, with demonstrated data mining and statistical analysis skills
Strong skills in technical writing, documentation, and delivering presentations to both technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to travel within the US or internationally with little advance notice
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Commuter benefits
Paid time off (PTO) and company holidays
Paid parental leave
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