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Flood (Water Resources) EngineerBerkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance • Boston, MA, US
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Flood (Water Resources) Engineer

Flood (Water Resources) Engineer

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance • Boston, MA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Who are we?

A strategic and trusted insurance partner, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), provides a broad range of commercial property, casualty and specialty insurance coverages and outstanding service to customers and brokers around the world. Part of Berkshire Hathaway’s insurance operations, we bring our solutions to market with our stellar brand name, top-rated balance sheet, and the expertise of our global team of professionals, who exude excellent capabilities and strong character.

We are a values-based organization where respect, integrity, excellence, collaboration, and passion define who we are and how we do business. We value diversity of backgrounds, experience, and perspectives and strive to foster an inclusive environment that enables all our team members to bring their best selves to work. We are one team committed to building a culture where every teammate has the opportunity to contribute and be recognized. Want to be part of the team building the finest property, casualty and specialty lines insurance company in the world?

Learn more about our unique culture and history.

Job Opportunity:

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) is seeking a highly analytical and technically skilled Flood (Water Resources) Engineer with expertise in riverine and pluvial flood modeling to join our Catastrophe Engineering and Analytics (Cat E&A) team. Cat E&A is an innovative, multidisciplinary team conducting global, location level catastrophe risk evaluations, developing independent models and solutions, and delivering quantitative insured loss metrics that inform underwriting decisions.

Your primary role will be to collaborate with the Catastrophe Engineering and Analytics team to assess and present BHSI’s view of the flood risk for individual customer’s property portfolio. Moreover, you will be assisting with flood and other natural catastrophe risk assessment to our growing global property book of business. Contributions include conducting flood risk evaluation using vendor models and internal tools, assisting with individual underwriting decisions, and performing risk accumulation analyses. As a member of the Catastrophe Engineering and Analytics team, you will also work across functional groups to refine BHSI’s internal view of flood and other natural catastrophe risks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Contribute to flood risk modeling and analytics to support ongoing business needs
  • Perform flood risk evaluations using vendor models and internal tools
  • Communicate flood risk modeling concepts and results to underwriters to guide underwriting decisions
  • Collaborate with the team to integrate BHSI’s view of risk into catastrophe modeling tools and platforms
  • Support all aspects of natural catastrophe analytics

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

  • Master’s degree in Water Resources Engineering, Hydrology, Hydraulics, or a related discipline
  • Strong understanding of surface water processes, with emphasis on hydrologic and hydraulic modeling; prior flood modeling/mapping experience is a plus
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, MATLAB, or SQL
  • Solid knowledge of probability and statistics
  • Advanced GIS skills (QGIS, ArcGIS, or equivalent)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and a strong team player

BHSI Offers:

  • A competitive package and exciting growth opportunities for career-oriented teammates.
  • A dynamic, action oriented, and thoughtful environment centered on always doing the right thing for our customers, teammates, and our other stakeholders.
  • A purposely non-bureaucratic organization that embraces simplicity over complexity and emphasizes individual excellence in a team framework.
  • Benefits that support your life and well-being, which include:
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
  • Disability Insurance (both short-term and long-term)
  • Life Insurance (for you and your family)
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (for you and your family)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health Reimbursement Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Retirement Savings 401(k) Plan with Company Match
  • Generous holiday and Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Parental Leave

The base salary range for this position in San Ramon, CA, Boston, MA, or Atlanta, GA is $100,000 to $160,000, along with annual bonus eligibility. Total compensation for a candidate is determined by their relevant skills, location, and experience. We value our teammates – both their capabilities and character – as demonstrated by our amazing culture.

NOTE: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Member may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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