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Tamus

Postdoctoral Researcher - NRCS

Prairie View, TX · On-site

Experience in hydrological modeling, flood modeling, GIS, carbon, and crop modeling * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Strong quantitative and programming experience in R, Python ...

HDR

Hydrology and Hydraulics Section Lead

San Diego, CA · On-site

$62.75 - $82/hr

Undertake and/or review flood modeling and technical reporting. * Apply advanced engineering techniques to address complex hydraulic challenges * Conduct flood risk analysis, floodplain management ...

HDR

Hydrology and Hydraulics Section Lead

San Diego, CA · On-site

$62.75 - $82/hr

Undertake and/or review flood modeling and technical reporting. * Apply advanced engineering techniques to address complex hydraulic challenges * Conduct flood risk analysis, floodplain management ...

Karen Clark & Company

Coastal/Flood Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Coastal/Flood Engineer Karen Clark & Company (KCC) seeks a highly qualified Coastal/Flood Engineer to join the Model Development Team to work on developing advanced catastrophe reference models. In ...

Karen Clark & Company

Coastal/Flood Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$90K - $100K/yr

Coastal/Flood Engineer Karen Clark & Company (KCC) seeks a highly qualified Coastal/Flood Engineer to join the Model Development Team to work on developing advanced catastrophe reference models. In ...

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How much do flood modeling jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for flood modeling in the United States is $74,820.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $100,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is flood modeling?

A Flood Modeling job involves using computer simulations and data analysis to predict and assess flood risks. Professionals in this field analyze rainfall patterns, land topography, and hydrological data to create models that help in flood preparedness and mitigation. They often work with government agencies, environmental organizations, or private firms to develop flood maps, design drainage systems, and support emergency planning. Strong skills in GIS, hydrodynamic modeling, and statistical analysis are typically required for this role.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in flood modeling?

Professionals in Flood Modeling typically spend their days gathering and analyzing hydrological and geographical data, running simulations using modeling software, and interpreting results to assess flood risks. They often prepare technical reports, maps, and presentations for stakeholders such as government agencies, engineers, or urban planners. Additionally, collaboration with other scientists, engineers, and environmental specialists is common to ensure comprehensive project outcomes. The work may involve site visits, data validation, and responding quickly to urgent events or client requests, offering both variety and real-world impact.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in flood modeling, and why are they important?

To thrive in Flood Modeling, you need a solid background in hydrology, civil or environmental engineering, or a related field, along with strong quantitative and analytical skills. Familiarity with flood modeling software (such as HEC-RAS, MIKE FLOOD, or ArcGIS), GIS applications, and possibly relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Floodplain Manager) is highly valued. Attention to detail, strong communication abilities, and the capacity to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams are important soft skills. These abilities are essential for producing reliable flood risk assessments, effectively conveying complex data, and supporting decision-making in flood management projects.

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Infographic showing various Flood Modeling job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $74,820 per year, or $36 per hour.

Senior Catastrophe Risk Modeler (Flood Modeling)

Tmhcc

Kennesaw, GA • Hybrid

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Tokio Marine HCC is a leading specialty insurance company with a global footprint supporting the many things in life we cherish. Love hamburgers and corn on the cob, seeing your favorite musician in an amazing venue, maybe even attending a football game? I bet you never realized there is an entire industry dedicated to ensuring peace of mind for all the bigandlittle things in life. At Tokio Marine HCC we invite you to be part of the collaboration between minds, striving together to lead the specialty insurance field.
As a Catastrophe Risk Modeler, you will utilize your technical expertise in catastrophe risk modeling joining a bright team of experts in risk modeling, analytics, research and development.This position is a hybrid role, located in Metro Atlanta area (Duluth, GA). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Flood Modeling.
What you will do:

  • Nat Cat Center of Excellence: Support Tokio Marine Group Nat Cat Center of Excellence proactively sharing catastrophe modeling expertise and research with the broader Tokio Marine Group Companies to foster risk culture, market intelligence, training, collaboration, data and ad-hoc requests.

  • Catastrophe Model Development: Apply expertise in catastrophe risk modeling research and development. Develop internal models and support solution development for Tokio Marine Holdings and Tokio Marine Group Companies' initiatives.

  • Catastrophe Model Validation: Research and develop benchmarks to evaluate model performance overall and for detailed model components - hazard and vulnerability - and loss validations to support model development and validation of vendor models.

  • Support Tokio Marine Holdings ERM: Support Tokio Marine Holdings ERM to define and review standard capital modeling assumptions, custom views of risk, and estimate PMLs for under-modeled region-perils. Support Tokio Marine Group enterprise exposure management and other risk analytics functions to define peril assumptions, support live event response and post-event impact analysis. Apply expertise to support climate change research and impact assessment of physical risks.


What you need to have:

  • Bachelor's degree (Masters or Ph.D preferred)

  • Relevant and progressive professional experience in Catastrophe Modeling (Flood, Earthquake, etc.) exhibiting educational training in area of expertise and aptitude to adapt to other expertise.

  • Strong technical skills in programming (Python or related), GIS, Excel, SQL, AI/ML.

  • General knowledge of P&C (re)insurance industry and application of catastrophe modeling for risk management and underwriting use cases.

  • Ability to produce accurate, clear, professional, and detailed results via reports, exhibits and presentations.

  • Must be an exceptional communicator to present results to stakeholders and non-technical audiences with ability to make connections externally and internally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TMHCC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinance


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