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Wildfire Damage Modeling Engineer

2 months ago


Boston, Massachusetts, United States Extreme Event Solutions Full time
Job Title: Wildfire Damage Modeling Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Wildfire Damage Modeling Engineer to join our team at Extreme Event Solutions. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing and enhancing damage estimation models for wildfires, incorporating knowledge of wildfire mitigation, insurance regulations, and state legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyze wildfire data to build a basis for wildfire damage and loss estimation
  • Develop vulnerability models to assess damage to buildings, infrastructures, and industrial facilities subjected to wildfires and 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

Requirements:

  • Master's degree 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

About Us:

Extreme Event Solutions is a leading provider of risk modeling software and consulting services. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster. Our team is passionate about using data and analytics to drive innovation and improve outcomes. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for data analysis and modeling, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Why Work with Us:

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality results and making a positive impact on our clients and the communities we serve. We are proud to be a Great Place to Work and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our business.