Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety - IBHS

Software Engineer

• Plan and execute wind engineering research projects in collaboration with research and technical teams.
• Develop research plans, test procedures, schedules, instrumentation requirements, data-collection methods, and analysis approaches.
• Design or support the design of laboratory test specimens, experimental setups, and measurement systems.
• Coordinate specimen construction, instrumentation, test preparation, and testing activities with technicians, contractors, and other project partners.
• Operate or support the operation of wind-testing equipment and data-acquisition systems.
• Analyze experimental and field data using appropriate engineering, statistical, or computational methods.
• Evaluate the performance of buildings, components, materials, and construction practices under wind and wind-driven rain conditions.
• Document research methods, findings, limitations, and recommendations in technical reports, presentations, and other publications.
• Translate complex scientific findings into clear, practical information for technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Contribute technical findings that may support improvements to construction practices, test standards, building codes, and risk models.
• Participate in field investigations following significant wind events when needed.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and follow applicable laboratory and workplace safety procedures.
• Build collaborative relationships with universities, industry professionals, standards organizations, and other research partners as appropriate.

Scientist or Engineer – Wind Engineering