Research Engineer Ii

Company DescriptionWe help the world see new possibilities and inspire change for better tomorrows Our analytic solutions bridge content data and analytics to help business people and society become stronger more resilient and sustainable Job OverviewDevelopment of probabilistic flood hazard models for different countriesRoles and Responsibilities Manage the collection and analysis of hydrological data using automation to integrate the high quality data into the modeling process Develop computer programs to automate data capture and post processing of model results Working with various modules of the flood hazard models QualificationsEducation Qualification Master s in Water Resources Engineering in Hydrology Hydraulics or related fieldsTotal Experience 2-4 yearsMust-Have skills Strong fundamentals in stochastic and catchment hydrology and open channel flow Working with hydrologic modeling in a probabilistic framework Monte-Carlo simulations Experience in working with the existing hydrologic and hydraulic models e g HEC series models Implement hydrologic and hydraulic models over a wide range of spatial scales Experience in working with GIS applications preferably ARCGIS Strong programming skills in R statistical language Python MATLAB and C C Good communication and presentation skills Desirable Skill Set Required Add-on Basic knowledge of probability theory and statistics Has experience knowledge of flood inundation modelling approaches Basic knowledge in SQL Additional InformationExtreme event solutions at Verisk formerly AIR Worldwide provides risk modeling solutions that help individuals businesses and society become more resilient to extreme events In 1987 Verisk founded the catastrophe modeling industry and today models the risk from natural catastrophes supply chain disruptions terrorism pandemics casualty catastrophes and cyber incidents Insurance reinsurance financial corporate and government clients rely on Verisk s advanced science software and consulting services for catastrophe risk management insurance-linked securities longevity modeling site-specific engineering analyses and agricultural risk management Verisk s extreme event solutions team is headquartered in Boston with additional offices in North America Europe and Asia For more information please visit For more information about Verisk a leading data analytics provider serving customers in insurance energy and specialized markets and financial services please visit At the heart of what we do is help clients manage risk Verisk Nasdaq VRSK provides data and insights to our customers in insurance energy and the financial services markets so they can make faster and more informed decisions Our global team uses AI machine learning automation and other emerging technologies to collect and analyze billions of records We provide advanced decision-support to prevent credit lending and cyber risks In addition we monitor and advise companies on complex global matters such as climate change catastrophes and geopolitical issues But why we do our work is what sets us apart It stems from a commitment to making the world better safer and stronger It s the reason Verisk is part of the UN Global Compact sustainability initiative It s why we made a commitment to balancing 100 percent of our carbon emissions It s the aim of our returnship program for experienced professionals rejoining the workforce after time away And it s what drives our annual Innovation Day where we identify our next first-to-market innovations to solve our customers problems At its core Verisk uses data to minimize risk and maximize value But far bigger is why we do what we do At Verisk you can build an exciting career with meaningful work create positive and lasting impact on business and find the support coaching and training you need to advance your career We have received the Great Place to Workxc2xae Certification for the fifth consecutive year We ve been recognized by Forbes as a World s Best Employer and a Best Employer for Women testaments to our culture of engagement and the value we place on an inclusive and diverse workforce supports our commitment to these values and affecting positive and lasting change in the communities where we live and work Verisk Analytics is an equal opportunity employer All members of the Verisk Analytics family of companies are equal opportunity employers We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race religion color national origin citizenship sex gender identity and or expression sexual orientation veteran s status age or disability Unsolicited resumes sent to Verisk including unsolicited resumes sent to a Verisk business mailing address fax machine or email address or directly to Verisk employees will be considered Verisk property Verisk will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume