Energy Resource Professional - (26141873) Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference for Montana's energy system and its vital role supporting our communities and economy? Consider being part of the Energy Bureau's team of interdisciplinary professionals who are working to advance creative solutions for some of Montana's biggest energy challenges. We take on exciting problems that require curiosity, technical expertise, policy understanding, and teamwork to solve.

DEQ is recruiting an Energy Resource Professional to join the Bureau's Energy Planning Section.

The priorities for this position include: Collect, synthesize, and present data on energy prices, consumption, production, and market trends.

Evaluate the financial and economic impact of proposed energy policies, environmental regulations, and energy efficiency and incentive programs.

Analyze utility integrated resource planning activities related to the costs and benefits of resource additions, power infrastructure upgrades, new technology adoption, and regional energy markets and adequacy programs.

Translate complex quantitative data into actionable reports and appealing visual presentations for non-specialist stakeholders and policymakers.

Collaborate with internal staff to support Bureau's responsibilities for energy security and planning, clean transportation and federal grant programs. Ideal candidates would have experience interpreting statistical and engineering data, analyzing financial reports, and/or conducting power systems planning and implementation. Strong communication oral and written communication skills, experience with data analysis and visualization, and a record of effective teamwork are essential to this position.





Experience with or exposure to utility operations and energy markets is also desirable. Bachelor's degree in environmental, biological earth sciences or engineering, Business Administration, or other relevant field or equivalent related experience in energy system analysis and design, grant management, and project development.

Preferred experience with electric transmission and distribution systems planning; grant management and program implementation; emergency management and response; stakeholder engagement and customer service; and project tracking and analysis.

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, please describe how your education, knowledge, and skills have prepared you for this position.

Applications must include a cover letter and a resume and 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: $ 66,040.00 - 82,047.00 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: Montana Federation of Public Employees Posting Date : Aug 10, 2026, 6:00:00 AM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) : Aug 25, 2026, 5:59:00 AM Required Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume Contact Name: Tiffany Daley | Contact Email: [email protected] | Contact Phone: (phone hidden) 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.

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