Fish Biologist

Description: AECOM is seeking a Fish Biologist (Biologist II) to support some of California’s most exciting and important projects. This position will join our AECOM team based in Oakland, CA and will support a variety of projects and clients in Northern California, with a focus on work related to fish and aquatic biology.

AECOM staff in the Oakland office generally work in a hybrid environment, from home, the office, or the field as needed to complete project assignments. This position will regularly support fish monitoring in the San Francisco Bay Area and requires local presence for regular field work.

Responsibilities: 

• Fish surveys, including salmonid redd surveys, fyke and rotary screw trap monitoring, snorkel surveys, and electrofishing surveys
• California freshwater shrimp surveys
• Benthic macroinvertebrate sampling
• Amphibian surveys
• Stream habitat mapping
• Water quality sampling
• Data collection, entry, and analysis
• Occasional travel in central and northern California may be required.

In addition to regular fish monitoring in the San Francisco Bay Area, this position offers the opportunity to engage with a large technical team across different project types. Opportunities for professional growth through experience with various project types and clients may be tailored over time to reflect staff interests, in balance with the team’s immediate needs.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, or a related field
• 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education conducting fish surveys, amphibian surveys, and/or aquatic habitat monitoring within California.
• Valid U.S. Driver License and ability to safely drive to job sites is required for this role.
• Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.

Learn more about the AECOM and apply here.