Principal Engineer, Global Environmental Compliance - Design

Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all .
Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of information into intelligence, inspiring the world to learn, communicate and advance faster than ever.
Our Vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
Micron's Global Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability (EHSS) team partners across sites and functions to enable safe, compliant, and sustainable operations worldwide. We support the design, construction, and readiness of pioneering manufacturing facilities, helping ensure environmental stewardship remains a core part of Micron's global growth strategy.
As a Principal Engineer, Environmental Engineering, you will provide leadership across major capital projects, including greenfield fabs, site expansions, and facility modernization efforts. You will partner with global team members to embed environmental requirements into early design decisions, reduce compliance risk, and drive environmental performance across air, water, and waste systems. This highly visible role offers the opportunity to influence global manufacturing investments while advancing innovative engineering solutions.
Responsibilities:

• Lead integration of environmental compliance requirements into facility design, construction, and startup activities for global capital projects
• Partner with Global EHSS, Facilities, and site teams to incorporate environmental requirements into engineering decisions and project execution
• Define and support implementation of environmental design standards, specifications, and best-known methods across facility systems
• Identify environmental compliance risks and drive multi-functional mitigation strategies related to permitting, operability, and system performance
• Apply lessons learned, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to continuously improve environmental design requirements and project outcomes

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 10+ years of experience in environmental engineering, compliance, facilities engineering, or related industrial environments
• Experience supporting greenfield, expansion, or major infrastructure projects across environmental domains including air, water, and waste
• Working knowledge of environmental regulations, permitting processes, and compliance requirements
• Proven ability to collaborate and influence engineering, operational, and project partners within a matrixed organization

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Experience working with Facilities engineering subject areas in semiconductor, high-tech manufacturing, or similar industries
• Knowledge of facility systems such as exhaust and abatement, ultrapure water, wastewater treatment, chemical distribution, or hazardous waste management
• Experience developing engineering standards, specifications, or environmental design requirements across multiple sites
• Experience using AI-enabled tools and analytics to improve engineering decision-making, compliance outcomes, and project execution efficiency

As a world leader in the semiconductor industry, Micron is dedicated to your personal wellbeing and professional growth. Micron benefits are designed to help you stay well, provide peace of mind and help you prepare for the future. We offer a choice of medical, dental and vision plans in all locations enabling team members to select the plans that best meet their family healthcare needs and budget. Micron also provides benefit programs that help protect your income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury, and paid family leave. Additionally, Micron benefits include a robust paid time-off program and paid holidays. For additional information regarding the Benefit programs available, please see the Benefits Guide posted on micron.com/careers/benefits .
Micron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn about your right to work click here.
To learn more about Micron, please visit micron.com/careers
For US Sites Only: To request assistance with the application process and/or for reasonable accommodations, please contact Micron's People Organization at [email protected] or 1-800-336-8918 (select option #3)
Micron Prohibits the use of child labor and complies with all applicable laws, rules, regulations, and other international and industry labor standards.
Micron does not charge candidates any recruitment fees or unlawfully collect any other payment from candidates as consideration for their employment with Micron.
AI alert: Candidates are encouraged to use AI tools to enhance their resume and/or application materials. However, all information provided must be accurate and reflect the candidate's true skills and experiences. Misuse of AI to fabricate or misrepresent qualifications will result in immediate disqualification.
Fraud alert: Micron advises job seekers to be cautious of unsolicited job offers and to verify the authenticity of any communication claiming to be from Micron by checking the official Micron careers website in the About Micron Technology, Inc.