Structural Engineering Internship (Catastrophe Modeling) - 2026 (PhD / Graduate Student)

Boston, MA, US • Posted 13 hours ago • Updated 2 minutes ago
Full Time
On-site
USD 25.00 per hour
Fitment

Dice Job Match Score™

⭐ Evaluating experience...

Job Details

Skills

  • Management
  • Science
  • Innovation
  • Risk Management
  • Reinsurance
  • Finance
  • Structural Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • FOCUS
  • NATURAL
  • Structural Analysis
  • Modeling
  • Python
  • Data Analysis
  • Analytical Skill
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem Solving
  • Attention To Detail
  • Technical Communication

Summary

Structural Engineering Internship (Catastrophe Modeling) - 2026 (PhD / Graduate Student)

Karen Clark & Company (KCC) is seeking a qualified candidate for a 2026 internship with a term of at least 8 weeks. The selected candidate will work with the Model Development Team in-person in KCC's Boston office to support the development of advanced catastrophe reference models. In this position, you will work closely with other scientists and engineers to develop and manage the vulnerability module of KCC's catastrophe models. The internship is supervised by senior staff and provides hands-on experience working on real-world science and engineering problems in the catastrophe modeling industry.

Expected Pay: $25 per hour

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 (re)insurance company executives nationwide. These services enhance business strategies, and the financial results put our clients at a competitive advantage. KCC catastrophe models currently cover tropical cyclones, extratropical cyclones, severe convective storms, floods, earthquakes, winter storms, and wildfires in over 50 countries. For more information, please visit ;br>
Qualifications
  • MS or PhD candidate in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field with focus on natural hazards (e.g., wind, flood, wildfire, earthquake)
  • Understanding of structural behavior and damage mechanisms under natural hazards
  • Familiarity with probabilistic methods and basic risk modeling concepts
  • Experience with numerical modeling or simulation (e.g., structural analysis, fragility/vulnerability modeling)
  • Proficiency in Python or similar language for data analysis; ability to work with and process large datasets
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
  • Clear technical communication skills (written and verbal)
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10454682
  • Position Id: 4999eff35d03410de70240bc45e8dc1b
  • Posted 13 hours ago
Create job alert
Set job alertNever miss an opportunity! Create an alert based on the job you applied for.

Similar Jobs

Boston, Massachusetts

Today

Full-time

USD 90,000.00 - 100,000.00 per year

Boston, Massachusetts

Today

Full-time

USD 90,000.00 - 100,000.00 per year

Johnston, Rhode Island

Today

Full-time

Massachusetts

Today

Full-time

USD 110,000.00 - 185,000.00 per year

Search all similar jobs