Wind Risk Engineer
About the role
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) is a strategic and trusted insurance partner offering a broad range of commercial property, casualty, and specialty insurance coverages. As part of Berkshire Hathaway's insurance operations, BHSI brings its solutions to market with a stellar brand name, top-rated balance sheet, and a team of professionals known for their excellent capabilities and strong character. BHSI values diversity and fosters an inclusive environment where every team member can contribute and be recognized.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on wind vulnerability of buildings and other structures for the development of internal catastrophe models.
- Conduct global wind risk evaluation using vendor models and internal models.
- Explain wind risk modeling concepts and results to underwriters to inform risk underwriting decisions.
- Conduct periodic training for underwriters.
- Work with the team to incorporate BHSI’s view of risk into catastrophe modeling tools and platform.
- Contribute to all aspects of natural catastrophe analytics.
Qualifications, Skills And Experience
- PhD degree in Civil or Wind Engineering, or related discipline.
- Strong understanding of wind engineering and design of buildings and other structures for wind.
- Previous catastrophe modeling and wind vulnerability assessment experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of probability and statistics.
- Strong programming skills (e.g., R, Python, MATLAB, SQL).
- Proficiency in geospatial analytics.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly motivated, detail oriented, and team player.
Pay
The base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $150,000, along with annual bonus eligibility. Total compensation for a candidate is determined by their relevant skills, location, and experience.
Schedule
The role can be based in our San Ramon, CA, Boston, MA, or Atlanta, GA office.