Fish Passage Engineer

Job Description

AECOM is seeking an enthusiastic Fish Passage Engineer to expand our fish passage, fish screening, and aquatic connectivity practice across the U.S. Mountain Region. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience designing and evaluating fish passage and exclusion structures, working alongside fisheries biologists and regulatory agencies. This position will integrate engineering with ecological principles to deliver innovative solutions for fish passage, stream restoration, and river infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities include leading the technical execution of projects including inspection, analysis, design, and regulatory compliance activities associated with a variety of fish passage design at hydraulic structures and the design of fish exclusion structures.

Responsibilities include:

• Hydrologic analyses including flood frequency estimates, statistical hydrology, model preparation, calibration, and verification.
• Hydraulic structure modeling including river diversions and intakes, using one- and two-dimensional modeling approaches as well as spreadsheet calculations.
• Technical expertise in the fields of fish passage, hydraulic engineering, hydrology, sediment transport and fluvial geomorphology
• Lead design and evaluation of fish passage and fish exclusion structures (fish ladders, screens, nature-like bypasses, barriers for native fish protection, etc.)
• Preparing technical reports.
• Preparing drawings, specifications and calculations.
• Performing detailed reviews of technical deliverables prepared by others.
• Communicating with multi-disciplinary teams, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Planning, directing, managing and supervising small to large scale projects.
• Managing project finances.
• Leading and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of related experience with fish passage and fish screening design, evaluation, or regulation or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science or Master of Engineering degree in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Hydrologic, Hydraulic, and/or Water Resources Engineering.
• Professional Engineer in Colorado (or ability to obtain PE license within 6 months of hire)
• Passion for mentoring junior staff and leadership.
• Experience and demonstrated ability with the following software applications:
• HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS (one- and two-dimensional modeling environments).
• ESRI ArcMap or ArcPro (preferred) expertise.
• AutoDesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
• FLOW-3D expertise a plus.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Compensation: 120000 to 200000 (USD) (YEARLY)