Fish Passage Engineer
Core
Design and evaluate fish passage and exclusion structures (ladders, screens, bypasses) to restore aquatic connectivity and protect native fish in river infrastructure projects.
Role type
Senior IC hydraulic engineer (fish passage)
Builds
Fish passage and exclusion structures, hydraulic models, and technical reports for river infrastructure projects.
Domain
Water resources engineering + fluvial geomorphology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
hydraulic structure modeling, hydrologic analysis, fish passage design, sediment transport analysis, fluvial geomorphology, regulatory compliance, project management, technical report writing, CAD drafting
Preferred skills
mentoring junior staff, leadership, HEC-HMS/HEC-RAS modeling, ESRI ArcMap/ArcPro, AutoCAD Civil 3D, FLOW-3D
Technologies
HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, ESRI ArcMap, ArcPro, AutoDesk AutoCAD Civil 3D, FLOW-3D
Responsibilities
Lead design and evaluation of fish passage and exclusion structures; perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses; prepare technical reports, drawings, and specifications; review technical deliverables; manage project finances; mentor junior staff.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities