Engineering Analyst

This position is responsible for providing a broad variety of engineering expertise and support to the Water Resource Division (WRD), Compact Implementation Program (CIP), and the State’s compact obligations as described in Montana’s federal and tribal water compacts described in 85-20 MCA. CIP work frequently requires evaluating and understanding complex water rights to resolve questions related to compact implementation projects including infrastructure developments and changed circumstances. This position is responsible for providing a broad variety of hydrological and agricultural orientated engineering analysis and technical duties.

The position is supervised by the Compact Implementation Program Hydrologist Supervisor. The incumbent’s engineering work plan includes a collaborative effort between the engineer, supervisor, and program manager. The incumbent will work closely with DNRC engineers, hydrologists, and WRD stakeholders (Tribes, Federal partners, etc.); however, the position requires the incumbent to exercise considerable discretion, creativity, professional judgment and work independently and effectively without constant supervision. 

Questions can be directed to Attila Folnagy at afolnagy@mt.gov