Senior Fish Passage Engineer

Reward yourself—work for a company that appreciates you. 

Do you enjoy challenging work and project variety?  Are you interested in applying your talents to design innovative solutions for the water resource and energy sectors? 

If so, Gomez and Sullivan Engineers would like to hear from you.  We are a growing engineering and environmental science company working at the intersection of renewable energy and environmental restoration. We plan to continue our sustainable growth for current and future generations of our employees. We are a multi-disciplined team of civil, water resources, and structural engineers as well as scientists, technicians, and support staff that promotes close coordination and team building. Our company is employee-focused and encourages an atmosphere of continued learning and professional growth, exposure to a wide variety of project responsibilities, and frequent interaction with the firm’s principals and leaders. We firmly believe in treating our team members as well as we treat our clients, and we maintain a personable, positive work environment.  

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Gomez and Sullivan Engineers has an opening for a Senior Fish Passage Engineer with experience in structural analysis and design of hydraulic structures, fish passage structures, and/or other water resource infrastructure including fishery related projects. We are seeking a committed, detail-oriented individual to utilize their knowledge and experience for our clients’ immediate and future projects. 

It is preferred that this position would work out of the Henniker, NH office, however we will consider remote candidates reporting to the Henniker, NH office. This position also requires travel to project sites, mainly located in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Preference for candidates living in these areas is given. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Perform civil engineering design with a focus on fisheries related infrastructure applications; including upstream and downstream fish passage, stream restoration, fish collection facilities and other water resource facilities/structures 
• Develop and review (QA/QC) design plans and specifications, quantity take-offs, engineering cost estimates, and construction sequencing plans 
• Support development of permit applications to meet federal, state, and local permitting requirements 
• Assistance with bidding and construction phase services  
• Preparation of supporting design reports to document structural calculations and design, leading of design teams, and coordination with affected disciplines 
• Participation in site investigations and/or inspections and provide detailed reports of conditions 
• Leading technical discussions with regulators and clients as well as public meetings 
• Technical writing for project documents, as well as review of junior engineers’ technical writing  
• Technical guidance and mentoring for junior engineers in their project work and development 
• Marketing of professional services, proposal writing, cost estimating, and project scheduling 
• Project management 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• BS in Civil or Structural engineering required, MS preferred 
• Registered as a Professional Engineer and committed to becoming registered in multiple northeast and mid-Atlantic states to support our regional business practice 
• Structural analysis and design of concrete and steel structures, hydraulic structures, and fish passage structures  
• Demonstrated experience with water resource infrastructure including fishery related projects 
• Stability and strength analysis of civil structures 
• Finite element modeling and structural analysis 
• Proficient in  
• Structural analysis software such as Visual Analysis and STAAD.Pro 
• Finite element analysis software 
• Design software such as AutoCAD or Civil3D 
• Experience with project management, cost estimation, and technical writing 
• Strong communication, technical and analytical skills 
• Experience with state and federal fish and wildlife resource agencies and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is a plus

BENEFITS 

Gomez and Sullivan offers a competitive benefits package including:  

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Competitive vacation, compensation time, and flexible holiday benefits

• Paid sick leave and the ability to establish an extended medical leave account

• Education assistance and professional development programs

• Parental leave

• Short- and long-term disability

• Life insurance

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, or any other protected status. 

If you qualify and are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume and cover letter addressed to Leah Belanger.