Aquatic / Fisheries Technician

Position

Aquatic / Fisheries Technician

Location

Experience

1-5 years

Duration

Approximately 4/15/2025 – 10/15/2025.

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 formulate innovative solutions for the water resource and energy sectors?

 

If so, Gomez and Sullivan Engineers would like to hear from you. We have a growing regional practice in the Northeast and a national reputation for excellence in engineering and environmental science relative to dams and hydropower projects. We are seeking motivated individuals committed to continuing this tradition.

 

Gomez and Sullivan is a growing, employee-owned 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 environmental scientists, regulatory specialists, ecologists, biologists, geologists, GIS specialists, and support staff that promotes close coordination and team building. Our company is employee-focused and encourages an atmosphere of continued learning, exposure to a wide variety of project responsibilities, and frequent interaction with the firm’s principals. 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

Our company has an opening for a Seasonal Field Technician with experience in water quality and/or fisheries biology and ecology in our Henniker, NH office. The ideal candidate would be a well-rounded individual with experience in fisheries survey methods, water quality surveys, aquatic habitat assessments, stream surveys, and motorboat operation. We are seeking a committed, detail-oriented individual who will be able to utilize their knowledge and experience for our clients’ immediate and future projects.

This is a Full Time, Seasonal position. The work will begin mid-April and last through the fall of 2025. This is an in-person role that also requires travel to site locations. Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors and around water. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Participation as part of a field crew, potentially acting as crew leader, on a wide variety of fisheries and aquatic resources studies
  • Operation of motorboats and other scientific equipment
  • Interaction and coordination with professionals from other resource disciplines on larger projects
  • Adherence to safety procedures during field work

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

  • B.S. in fisheries or aquatic sciences
  • Boating skills or boating education certificate
  • Fisheries and aquatic field sampling
  • Water quality surveys
  • Stream flow and habitat assessments
  • Leading field sampling efforts
  • Excellent oral and written communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Possess a valid driver’s license

Desired:

  • Backpack and boat electrofishing
  • Trap net surveys
  • Radio telemetry studies
  • Macroinvertebrate surveys
  • Mussel surveys
  • River geomorphic mapping
  • Topographic/Bathymetric surveys
  • GIS
  • Familiarity with life history and habitat requirements for freshwater and diadromous fish
  • Analysis and interpretation of study results to develop defensible conclusions
  • Fisheries-related literature reviews and desktop analyses
  • Assistance with written scientific reports and other visual presentations of study results
  • Application of knowledge, skills, and abilities to evaluate impacts of various resource uses on fisheries and aquatic life

COMPANY PROFILE

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 to: careers@gomezandsullivan.com