TEK Analytics · 23 hours ago
Research Engineer II (Atmospheric Perils Vulnerability)
Boston, MA, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid LevelTEK Analytics is a leader in risk modeling software and consulting services, seeking a Research Engineer II to join their Atmospheric Perils Vulnerability team in Boston, MA. The role involves developing and supporting engineering components of risk analysis models for atmospheric perils, assessing building performance, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
ConsultingBig DataInformation TechnologyAnalyticsInformation Services
Responsibilities
Data acquisition, synthesis, and analysis for the purpose of understanding building inventory, and its vulnerability in lieu of industry insured losses and insurance claims data subjected to atmospheric-based hazards in multiple regions worldwide
Willingness to learn and work with a variety of proprietary Verisk datasets and find ways to integrate the same into Verisk’s extreme event models
Analytical analyses and research aimed towards the development of vulnerability functions and monetary loss curves for structural and non-structural building and infrastructure components subjected to hazards such as wind, tornadoes, hail, and snow for several regions of interest worldwide
Implementation of research into Verisk’s portfolio risk analysis models, including programming loss simulation codes and analysis tools, and probabilistic risk assessment validation
Use of GIS and similar tools for data visualization and analysis
Real-time and virtual building damage assessments due to natural catastrophes during and after significant events
Preparation and presentation of work at staff internal and client external meetings as well as technical writing for internal and external publications and client-facing documentation
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Knowledge of GIS applications (e.g. ArcView) and SQL server is a plus
Benefits
Health Insurance
A Retirement Plan
Disability benefits
A Paid Time Off program
Company
TEK Analytics
Tek Analytics is a technology services firm that offers cloud transformation, analytics, planning, and business planning services.
Founded in 2012
201-500 employees
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