Structural Reliability Fellow
Listed on 2025-12-27
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Engineering
Structural Engineer, Quality Engineering
Structural Reliability Fellow – 2026 Summer Fellowship
The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Security (IBHS) is seeking fellows to join our team this summer. As an IBHS fellow, you’ll contribute to our mission of strengthening homes, businesses, and communities against severe weather—which means making a difference in the lives of real people.
We are a world- class organization where integrity and hard work are valued, and crash-testing homes and buildings is all part of the plan for discovering better building methods. Learn more about IBHS and hear what former interns and fellows have to say about their experience /intern-with-ibhs.
Project Summary- Wind tunnel analysis: process and analyze wind tunnel data from experiments on a single‑ply roof system and draw interpretations from pressure mapping.
- Development of a laboratory test strategy:
Design a structured sequence of experiments using multiple test devices to evaluate system‑level reliability of roof assemblies.
Deliverable: produce a draft experimental plan specifying objectives, apparatus selection, test protocols, measurement methods, and expected outputs.
Qualifications- Background in Civil Engineering
- Background in hazards (preferably wind) and structural reliability
- Knowledge in performance‑based design is preferred
- Writing and communication skills are highly valued
- Knowledge in statistical and probabilistic analysis
- Familiarity with a programming language
- Civil Engineering
- Structural Engineering
IBHS is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.
Applicants should be authorized to work in the US. All positions are located on site, five days/week at the named location. This is approximately a 10‑week program working 40 hours/week.
Drug‑free Workplace, Equal Opportunity Employer & E‑Verify Employer.
Job Types: Full‑time, Fellowship.
Ability To Commute/relocate- Richburg, SC – Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location:
One location.
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