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

Karen Clark & Company • Boston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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)

Responsibilities

• Support the development of advanced catastrophe reference models.
• Develop and manage the vulnerability module of KCC’s catastrophe models.
• Work closely with other scientists and engineers.
• Gain hands-on experience working on real-world science and engineering problems in the catastrophe modeling industry.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees