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 modelinganalyzing impacts to ground motion due to soil characteristicsquantifying the probability of liquefaction susceptibility modelingVerification and validation of numerical modelsDevelopment of fire following earthquake modelsModeling impacts of ground motions to buildings and contentsDevelopment of vulnerability functions for different classes of buildingsPerform extended literature surveyDocumenting technical publications utilized in model developmentMapping output and assisting in integration of EQ models and testing into KCC proprietary softwareDeveloping and reviewing mathematical vulnerability functions for buildings exposed to natural catastrophes including earthquakes, hurricanes, and wildfiresExperience coding in in C#; GIS, Python and R. is requiredExcellent oral and written communication skills including an eye for professional presentationAbility to travel within the US with little advance noticeQualifications
Master’s degree in structural or geotechnical engineering requiredEducational 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#J-18808-Ljbffr