Job Description - Professional Engineer 1 (26140704)
Position Title: Professional Engineer 1 – (26140704)
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.
The Professional Engineer position includes a career ladder for professional development and pay progression.
E-Verify – 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
* 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.
In your cover letter, describe how your education, knowledge, and skills have prepared you for this position.
Applications, including supplemental materials such as cover letter or resume, must be submitted through the State of Montana Careers site (https://statecareers.mt.gov/) by the closing date of the announcement.
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
$90,185.00 – $101,278.00 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, 10% of the Time
Primary Location
Helena – Agency: Department of Environmental Quality – Union: None
Posting Date
Mar 12, 2026, 6:00:00 AM
Closing Date: Apr 10, 2026, 5:59:00 AM
Required Application Materials
Cover Letter, Resume
Contact
Name: Tiffany Daley
Email: Tiffany.Daley@mt.gov
Phone: 406‐444‐4218
The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's 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.
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