Structural Engineer
Karen Clark & Company (KCC) is seeking talented structural engineering professionals to join our growing team of catastrophe model developers. In this role, you will collaborate closely with scientists and engineers to enhance our global suite of advanced catastrophe models.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain building vulnerability models for a variety of natural hazards, including earthquakes, hurricanes, wildfires, floods, winter storms, and severe convective storms
- Conduct post-event damage surveys for natural disasters around the world, analyze collected data, and present findings and insights internally and to clients
- Stay current with building codes and construction practices across the United States and internationally
- Collect, compile, and analyze catastrophe loss data
- Perform validation tests on model-generated loss estimates
- Prepare technical documentation and deliver presentations related to scientific models and findings
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in civil engineering required; PhD preferred
- Practical experience with building design, construction techniques, or forensic engineering required
- Experience conducting post-disaster surveys following natural catastrophes such as hurricanes, severe storms, earthquakes, or wildfires required
- On-site experience with building construction is a plus
- Strong understanding of building response to and damage from natural hazards
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, professional presentation skills, and strong organizational abilities
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally, sometimes on short notice
- Experience in catastrophe modeling is a plus
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus
About KCC
Karen Clark & Company (KCC) is the innovation and technology leader in weather, climate, and 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 enhance risk management strategies and climate resiliency. KCC modeling technology currently covers tropical cyclones, extratropical cyclones, severe convective storms, floods, earthquakes, winter storms, and wildfires in over 80 countries. For more information, please visit www.kcc.us.com