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Principal Structural Engineer

Principal Structural Engineer

Karen Clark & CompanyBoston, MA, United States
19 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

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 information please visit www.kcc.us.com

Responsibilities

  • Development of earthquake models, seismic modeling (location, magnitude, rates), and group motion modeling
  • Sequential and Parallel Programming
  • Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis
  • Numerical simulation of nonlinear seismic soil structure interaction
  • Finite element analysis of structures
  • Collaborate with scientists and engineers to develop the technical aspects of earthquake models worldwide, including :

seismic source modeling (location, magnitude and rates)

  • earthquake ground motion modeling
  • analyzing impacts to ground motion due to soil characteristics
  • quantifying the probability of liquefaction susceptibility modeling
  • Verification and validation of numerical models
  • Development of fire following earthquake models
  • Modeling impacts of ground motions to buildings and contents
  • Development of vulnerability functions for different classes of buildings
  • Perform extended literature survey
  • Documenting technical publications utilized in model development
  • Mapping output and assisting in integration of EQ models and testing into KCC proprietary software
  • Developing and reviewing mathematical vulnerability functions for buildings exposed to natural catastrophes including earthquakes, hurricanes, and wildfires
  • Experience coding in in C#; GIS, Python and R. is required
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills including an eye for professional presentation
  • Ability to travel within the US with little advance notice
  • Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in structural or geotechnical engineering required
  • Educational or work background must have included understanding of ground motion and ability to implement ground motion prediction equations (GMPEs); knowledge of building response and damage to earthquakes; statistics and probability.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
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