Overview
At BHSI, we believe in empowering our customers to navigate a world full of uncertainty. Property and Casualty (P&C) Insurance plays a vital role in helping individuals and businesses manage risk by transferring potential financial losses to insurers.
As a Flood Engineering Intern, you will contribute to projects within the Catastrophe Engineering and Analytics (CAT E&A) team. CAT E&A is an innovative, multidisciplinary group that evaluates catastrophe risk globally, develops independent models and analytical solutions, and produces quantitative loss insights to support underwriting decisions. You will work on flood-related projects that align with your interests and skills in hydrology and hydraulic modeling, computer programming, geospatial computing, statistics, data analytics, and data science. You will gain hands-on experience in flood catastrophe modeling, learn about the insurance industry, and see how collaboration advances cutting-edge natural catastrophe models.
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Opportunity:
We are seeking a motivated and curious individual to join our San Ramon, CA office with the Catastrophe Engineering and Analytics team as a Summer Intern. This 12-week paid internship offers a deep dive into the world of natural catastrophe model development and risk evaluation.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program in water resources, environmental, civil, or a related engineering field
- Demonstrated expertise in surface-water processes and their use in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
- Proficiency in Python, R, or a comparable analytical programming language or environment
- Knowledge of probability, statistics, uncertainty analysis, or other quantitative methods relevant to environmental or risk analysis
- Proficiency in GIS and spatial analysis, including work with large-scale raster or vector datasets
- Exposure to or experience with AI-assisted development tools is a plus
- Ability to work effectively both collaboratively and independently
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Attributes & Values:
- Strategic thinking and critical analysis
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Customer-focused mindset
- Embodies respect and integrity
- Passion for excellence and continuous improvement
Pay Transparency:
The base salary rate for this position in San Ramon is $33/hour. We value our teammates – both their capabilities and character – as demonstrated by our amazing culture.
NOTE: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Team Member may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program in water resources, environmental, civil, or related engineering
- Expertise in surface-water processes and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
- Proficiency in Python, R, or a comparable analytical programming language or environment
- Knowledge of probability, statistics, uncertainty analysis, or quantitative methods relevant to environmental or risk analysis
- Proficiency in GIS and spatial analysis, including large-scale raster or vector datasets
- Experience with AI-assisted development tools
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Retirement support includes a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, which contributes to the overall value of the package. Performance bonuses are also described as part of the broader financial benefits offering.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions are framed as generous, with generous paid time off and company holidays included in the described package. Parental leave and a return-to-work program also add to the overall time-away coverage.
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What We Do
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance is an organization committed to providing long-term risk solutions and claims care to our customers backed by the financial strength of Berkshire Hathaway. We’re passionate about analyzing risk markets and tailoring insurance solutions that provide businesses with the flexibility they need to pursue opportunities. Accessibility, collaboration, responsibility, and integrity are at the core of how we conduct business. Ease of doing business is a priority, which means our teammates are empowered to collaborate and think creatively to achieve customer satisfaction. Our company culture puts a premium on responsiveness so we can get business done effectively, efficiently, and thoroughly. Come learn more about our products and services, our mission and our culture at www.bhspecialty.com. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/bhspecialty.
