Energy Resource Professional

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference for Montanas energy system and its vital role supporting our communities and economy Consider being part of the Energy Bureaus team of interdisciplinary professionals who are working to advance innovative solutions for some of Montanas 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 Bureaus 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 Bureaus 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.

Bachelors 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 Drivers 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 ( by the closing date of the announcement.