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Hydropower Intern

Hull Street Energy, LLC
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BOOTT HYDRO, LLC

Hydropower Intern: Intern(s) for Environmental Science/Biology/Engineering majors

 

  • Location:  Lowell Hydroelectric Project 154 Pawtucket St., Lowell, MA 01854
  • Hours:       8:00 - 4:00 PM (flexible)
  • Reports to: Plant Manager Hourly 
  • Rate: $18.00 per hour
  • Duration:   April 2026- August 2026; April 2026- July 15, 2026; includes some weekends and holidays (to facilitate fish passage); with the internship continuing through August 2026 (Mon.-Fri.) with an option to continue through the end of year

Boott Hydro, LLC is seeking additional staff to support our fish passage facilities located at 145 Pawtucket Street, Lowell, Massachusetts for the 2026 fish passage season. The Seasonal Fishway Operator will perform duties to facilitate safe and effective upstream passage of diadromous fish. 

Responsibilities include:

  • Assist with fish trapping and lift operations. Operate equipment necessary to lift, capture and transport fish (under direct supervision). Enumerate fish counts and maintain fish counts. Maintain and record proper conditions for ideal passage.
  • Assist with installation and operation of all fishery equipment.
  • Other duties may be assigned within the powerhouse and facilities not  limited to scanning documents, supporting relicensing activities, assist with water management along the canals, etc.
  • Assist operators with other work activities around the powerhouse including but not limited to maintaining critical spare lists, managing documentation, and working with the asset manager on engineering and compliance tasks. 
  • Help with any public tours of the facility.

 

Qualifications: Undergraduate Science-related majors; open to Sophomores year and above 

  • 0-2 years of related experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
  • Ability to solve practical problems and provide applicable solutions
  • Strong work ethic
  • Ability to frequently climb ladders and walkways
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. from the floor to waist
  • Love of the outdoors and working with the public to teach the importance of clean rivers and the function of watersheds.

This is a great opportunity for students to receive “hands on” experience with the complex interconnection of hydroelectric energy generation, upstream and downstream fish passage, regulatory requirements and public education.

 

Benefits: Work next to the Merrimack River in downtown  Lowell. Paid half hour lunch. Interns will receive hands on experience with anadromous fish passage on the Merrimack River. Specifically, counting and transporting juvenile American eels and spawning river herring. Interns will work closely with generation staff, resource agencies (US Fish & Wildlife Service and the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department), and the public on fish passage requirements.

To Apply: Email a resume to: asutherland@bootthydro.com.