Wildfire Damage Modeling Engineer

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Job Description

About the Role

Verisk Extreme Event Solutions (previously AIR Worldwide), a member of Verisk Analytics, is the scientific leader and most respected provider of risk modeling software and consulting services. Verisk Extreme Event Solutions founded the catastrophe modeling industry in 1987 and today models the risk from natural catastrophes, terrorism, and pandemic outbreaks in 90 countries. This role is based in our Boston location which offers a flexible hybrid work model.

As a wildfire damage modeling engineer, the primary responsibility will be developing and enhancing damage estimation by wildfire for insurance portfolios by incorporating knowledge of wildfire mitigation, insurance regulations, and state legislation. Your role will include running large-scale simulations, processing and analyzing extensive datasets, and supporting the translation of research outcomes into financial loss estimates for large insurance portfolios.

A successful candidate should have a strong technical background in science, engineering, or mathematics, a passion and desire to learn, and is expected to be a highly motivated, detail-oriented, well-organized, self-directed, and excellent team player.

About the Day-to-Day Responsibilities of the Role

• Analyze wildfire data to build the basis for wildfire damage and loss estimation.
• Build vulnerability models to assess damage to buildings, infrastructures, and industrial facilities subjected to wildfires as well as wildfire smoke.
• Process simulation outputs and large experimental datasets, performing statistical analysis to validate model components and overall performance.
• Run large-scale simulations on AWS and manage cloud-based computational resources efficiently.
• Present findings and models to technical and non-technical audiences, and provide support to clients and staff as needed.
• Contribute to technical writing for internal and external publications.

Qualifications

• Master's with 2+ years of related experience or PhD degree in Civil, Fire Protection, Mechanical, or other relevant engineering disciplines.
• Knowledge of wildfire risk mitigation, wildfire-related insurance regulations, and state legislation.
• Hands-on experience in fire risk assessment or post-fire damage assessment.
• Familiarity with C++ programming and experience with data analysis tools such as Python, R, Matlab, or others.
• Experience in large-scale computational simulations, preferably with knowledge of AWS or other cloud computing platforms.
• Demonstrated experience in statistical and probabilistic modeling.
• Familiarity with GIS data processing, analysis, and visualization.
• Ability to communicate effectively through verbal and written mediums with technical and non-technical audiences.

Additional Information

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.

Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, veteran's status, age or disability.