Applied Research Associates Inc

Senior Scientist

Applied Research Associates Inc • $110K — $130K *
Raleigh, NC 27610In-Person
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil/Structural Engineering, Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • 8+ years of relevant experience, including 2+ years in catastrophe modeling and property insurance risk modeling.
  • Experience with programming in FORTRAN, C, C++, and/or Python for natural hazard risk assessments.
  • Comprehensive understanding of building codes and analysis methods.
  • Strong technical writing skills and ability to communicate complex ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and utilize engineering computer models for high wind hazards and loss estimation.
  • Process and analyze property insurance exposure data for the HurLoss model.
  • Collaborate with end users to tailor HurLoss to their modeling requirements.
  • Apply statistical methods in engineering contexts.
  • Lead projects and actively engage with current and prospective clients.
  • Conduct marketing and business development efforts in targeted client areas.
  • Document findings and prepare technical reports.

Benefits

  • Remote work options available for the right candidate.
  • Opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Chance to engage with clients directly and influence catastrophe modeling needs.
  • Professional development through mentorship and new technology acquisition.
Full Job Description
ARA's IntraRisk Group is seeking a senior scientist to work with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement engineering computer models for high wind hazards, structural response, and loss estimation. The successful candidate for this position will have a strong background in hurricane, flood, and/or tornado modeling and interest in using such models for insured loss estimation.

The IntraRisk Group is based in Raleigh, NC. Remote work may be considered for the right candidate.

What you will do as a senior scientist:

  • Develop and use engineering computer codes such as wind/storm surge/wave hazard models and engineering fragility models for wind loading effects.
  • Process and interpret property insurance exposure data for input to HurLoss, ARA's hurricane catastrophe loss model.
  • Work with end users to understand how HurLoss can be used to support their catastrophe modeling needs.
  • Apply probability and statistics in engineering.
  • Lead multiple projects and interact with current and prospective clients.
  • Lead marketing/business development activities in one or more client areas.
  • Document work and write technical reports.


Senior scientist required skills:

  • Comprehensive understanding and use of building codes/analysis methods.
  • Strong problem-solving, oral, and written communication skills.
  • Ability to clearly communicate with collaborators and ask for assistance when needed.
  • Attention to detail and desire to learn from mentors.
  • Strong self-starter with the ability to pick up new technologies quickly.
  • Strong technical writing skills.
  • Agility, poise, focus, and communication skills are a must.


Senior scientist position requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil/Structural Engineering, Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
  • At least 8 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years of experience in catastrophe modeling and property insurance risk modeling. Advanced degree may be considered in partial fulfillment of the experience requirement.
  • At least one course in computer programming and relevant experience in developing computer codes (e.g., FORTRAN, C, C++, and/or Python) for natural hazard risk assessment.
  • Candidates selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet the eligibility requirements for access to classified information.


About Applied Research Associates Inc

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is an employee-owned research and engineering company that provides technical solutions to complex problems in various fields, including defense, homeland security, intelligence, transportation, and energy. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Albuquerque, NM. ARA has over 1,600 employees and operates from more than 20 locations across the United States and Canada. The company's services include research and development, engineering, testing and evaluation, and consulting.
Learn more about Applied Research Associates Inc
Size
1,600 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1979
* Ladders Estimates

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