Karen Clark & Company

Karen Clark & Company (KCC) is a software development company that specializes in catastrophe risk modeling. KCC provides advanced models, innovative software, and comprehensive consulting services to (re)insurance company executives. KCC has a team of 11-50 employees. KCC currently has three open positions available: **Wind Engineer:** This role involves joining the Model Development Team to develop advanced catastrophe reference models. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining the wind vulnerability module, performing validation tests, analyzing data, evaluating building codes, and preparing technical documentation. The expected salary range is $90,000 - $100,000 USD. This is an on-site position. **Coastal/Flood Engineer:** The Coastal/Flood Engineer will also join the Model Development Team to work on advanced catastrophe reference models. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining the building vulnerability module for inland and coastal flooding. The role also involves analyzing insurance claims data, compiling relevant datasets, and conducting post-event damage surveys. The expected salary range is $90,000 - $100,000 USD. This is an on-site position. **Geotechnical Engineer:** This position focuses on building out the company's global suite of advanced earthquake models. Responsibilities include conducting literature surveys, analyzing loss data, performing validation tests, and preparing technical documents. The expected salary range is $90,000 - $100,000 USD. This is an on-site position. The technology stack for these roles includes the following: * **Wind Engineer:** Wind Engineering, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Performance-Based Design, Probabilistic Modeling, Stochastic Risk Modeling, Reliability Analysis, Numerical Modeling, Scientific Programming, Python, R, C#, Data Mining, Statistical Analysis, Technical Writing, Documentation, Presentations * **Coastal/Flood Engineer:** Coastal Engineering, Flood Engineering, Building Vulnerability, Wave Action Analysis, Inundation Depth Evaluation, Flow Velocity Analysis, Insurance Claims Data Analysis, Technical Documentation, Post-Event Damage Surveys, Numerical Modeling, Scientific Programming, Python, R, C#, GIS Tools, Statistical Analysis * **Geotechnical Engineer:** Geotechnical Engineering, Earthquake Engineering, Ground Motion, Ground Motion Prediction Equations, Building Response, Natural Hazards, QGIS, ArcGIS, Communication Skills, Detail Orientation, Organizational Abilities, Statistics, Probability, Catastrophe Modeling, C# Programming All three open positions require on-site work. **Q: What is the salary range for the available positions?** A: The expected salary range for all three open positions (Wind Engineer, Coastal/Flood Engineer, and Geotechnical Engineer) is $90,000 - $100,000 USD. **Q: Are these positions remote?** A: No, all three positions are on-site. **Q: What are the main responsibilities of the Wind Engineer?** A: The Wind Engineer will develop and maintain the wind vulnerability module, perform validation tests on model loss estimates, analyze insurance claims data, and prepare technical documentation. **Q: What are the primary qualifications for the Coastal/Flood Engineer role?** A: The Coastal/Flood Engineer should have a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field with a research focus on flood vulnerability, strong understanding of building performance, and experience in numerical modeling using Python, R, or C#. **Q: What is KCC's approach to catastrophe risk modeling?** A: Karen Clark & Company is the innovation and technology leader in catastrophe risk modeling, providing advanced models, innovative software, and consulting services to (re)insurance company executives.