Structural/Civil (wind) Engineer

We are currently looking for a new colleague for Structural/Civil (hail, wind) Engineer, a role within our Impact Forecasting team, subsidiary of Aon, based in Prague office. The global IF team of 180 members based in 5 offices around the world (Prague, London, Chicago, Singapore and Bangalore) consists of scientists and software developers dedicated to developing catastrophe models and risk management solutions for various natural and human-made perils including Wind storm, Severe Convective Storm, Flood, Earthquake, Terrorism and others. What the day will look like Develop and improve the damage/vulnerability component of catastrophe models, starting with Severe Convective Storm Manage loss data collection from insurance and reinsurance companies for model calibration Coordinate wind damage assessments and related technical activities Communicate with clients, internal teams across offices, and academic partners Represent Aon at commercial, academic, and marketing events Share knowledge and educate colleagues on alternative damage modelling techniques Develop, test and implement ideas to improve the performance of the vulnerability component of the Severe Convective Storm Catastrophe model Skills and experiences that will lead to success University degree in Civil / Structural Engineering (or related field) Strong analytical and programming skills (Matlab, Python, R) Working knowledge of Building Design Standards Knowledge of vulnerability assessment methods and tools to develop damage/vulnerability curves Understanding of statistical data analysis methods Strong presentation and communication skills Ability to simplifying complex concepts It helps if you bring some of the following You’re comfortable applying probability and statistics to real structural‑engineering problems, and ideally you’ve had exposure to hail and wind engineering. You may have a research background and experience building or enhancing catastrophe models for the insurance industry, and you’re happy writing simple SQL queries to work with data. How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage an inclusive workforce. Plus, our agile environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions for our colleagues as well. Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative and inclusive workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. You can request accommodations by emailing us at ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com or your recruiter. We will work with you to meet your needs and ensure a fair and equitable experience. #LI-BK2 2578617