Research Engineer II, Atmospheric Perils Vulnerability
United States
Full Time
1 week ago
$110,000 - $120,000 USD
H1B Sponsor
Key skills
PythonSQLC++CRMATLABSQL ServerCommunication
About this role
Role Overview
Developing, enhancing and supporting the engineering/vulnerability components of Verisk’s atmospheric perils based portfolio risk analysis models
Identifying the impact that these perils can have on the built environment
Working closely with a team of structural engineers, meteorologists, hydrologists, hydraulic engineers, statisticians, and specialists in financial application of probabilistic risk assessment
Performing high-quality self-directed research
Presenting and explaining results to internal stakeholders and external clients
Preparing and presenting work at staff internal and client external meetings
Requirements
Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a special emphasis in Structural Engineering
Experience in performance-based design, probabilistic and stochastic risk assessment and modeling, and reliability theory with applications to the field of structural engineering
Proficiency in C/C++, Python along with other productivity software including R, MATLAB, Microsoft Office
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and excellent documentation skills
Knowledge of GIS applications (e.g. ArcView) and SQL server is a plus