Professional Engineer

State of Montana; Helena (MT); Sur place; USD 98 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance

Paid Leave & Holidays

Retirement Plan

Résumé du poste

State of Montana, Department of Environmental Quality, is seeking a Professional Engineer to join the Public Water Supply and Subdivision programs. The role involves licensure-based engineering work across drinking water, wastewater, and subdivision systems. Location options include Helena or Bozeman.

The position offers a career ladder and opportunities for professional development within a valued agency that emphasizes leadership, accountability, and customer service.

Qualifications

• Licensed professional engineer as required by Section 37-67-301, MCA and Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Engineers In Training will be considered.

Responsabilités

• Perform professional engineering work requiring licensure; consult, investigate, evaluate, plan, and review engineering works and systems such as drinking water, wastewater, and subdivision components.
• Position includes career ladder for professional development and pay progression.
• Focus on public water supply and subdivision programs within DEQ.

Connaissances

Licensure required

Formation

Licensed professional engineer (PE)

Description du poste

Job Description - Professional Engineer (26142822)

Position Title:

Professional Engineer - ( 26142822 )

At the Montana Department of Environmental Quality, our work impacts all Montanans. Our agency mission is to champion a healthy environment for a thriving Montana – watch it in action here! Whether it's the water you drink at a restaurant, the air you breathe on a hike, or the energy that lights up your home — we provide environmental oversight, clean-up, and energy resource information to the people and businesses of Montana.

We are looking for a Professional Engineer to join our team in the Public Water Supply and Subdivision programs of DEQ. Professional Engineers are responsible for performing professional engineering work requiring licensure. Consult, investigate, evaluate, plan, and review engineering works and systems, such as drinking water, wastewater, and subdivision components.

At the Department of Environmental Quality, our ultimate goal is to champion a healthy environment for a thriving Montana. DEQ employees are the heart of our organization. We value the people and invest in their professional growth, promoting a culture of cross-agency collaboration as we find solutions to the environmental challenges we face. DEQ values – leadership, accountability, customer service, efficiency, excellence, and decision making – are fundamental to our work. Come be a part of the Department of Environmental Quality!

The Professional Engineer position includes a career ladder for professional development and pay progression.

Position can be located in Helena or Bozeman

Effective February 23, 2026, this agency participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. After accepting a job offer and completing Form I-9, your information will be submitted to the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration for verification. For more information about E-Verify, please visit the E-Verify website found here, https://www.e-verify.gov/

Minimum requirements include:

• Licensed professional engineer as required by Section 37-67-301, MCA, and the Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
• Education and experience requirements as described by Section 37-67-323, MCA.
• Preferred Experience in mining and/or environmental engineering.
• Current valid Driver's License and clean driving record in accordance with State of Montana Vehicle Use Policy

Alternative combinations of education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Engineers In Training will be considered.

Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary: $

97,760.00 - 104,832.00 Yearly Telework Eligibility : Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings

1

Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time

Job Type

Standard

Shift

Day Job

Travel

Yes, 15 % of the Time

Primary Location

Helena Agency : Department of Environmental Quality Union : 000 - None

Posting Date

Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone)

Required Application Materials : Cover Letter, Resume

Contact Name : Tiffany Daley | Contact Email : [e-mail] | Contact Phone : [phone] Anyone who needs to request a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application. State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.