Principal Engineer, Waste Treatment and Reclamation

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Boise, ID, USA
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The Role
Leads the design and integration of industrial waste treatment, reclamation, and zero or minimal liquid discharge systems for semiconductor construction projects. Reviews engineering designs, P&IDs, equipment specifications, models, safety and environmental compliance, and treatment performance. Coordinates with engineering partners, construction teams, contractors, vendors, and facility infrastructure teams while developing consistent waste treatment and reclamation standards across projects.
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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.
Micron's Construction Engineering team delivers the infrastructure needed for large-scale semiconductor manufacturing. We partner across engineering, construction, and external teams to build safe and reliable facilities.
You will own the design and integration of waste treatment and reclamation systems for major semiconductor construction projects, providing technical guidance of third-party engineering partners.
Responsibilities:
  • Lead third-party design of waste systems and zero/minimal liquid discharge
  • Review P&IDs, equipment specifications, system layouts, 3D models, and treatment performance requirements
  • Conduct technical, constructability, safety, environmental, and risk reviews to ensure compliance with project requirements and applicable laws
  • Coordinate with construction teams, designers, contractors, and vendors to integrate systems with chemical delivery, ultrapure water, and other facility infrastructure
  • Develop consistent waste treatment, reclamation, and engineering standards across projects and sites

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
  • 8+ years of experience designing industrial wastewater, chemical waste, reclamation, or solid waste treatment systems
  • Knowledge of chemical neutralization, biological treatment, filtration, brine management, water reclamation, and hazardous waste management
  • Experience reviewing engineering designs and knowledge of applicable environmental and safety requirements

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Professional Engineer, hazardous waste operations certification, or other relevant credential
  • Familiarity with BIM and control systems, including Revit, Navisworks, PLC, and SCADA
  • Experience using AI-assisted tools to support engineering design and design reviews

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.
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Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
  • 8+ years of experience designing industrial wastewater, chemical waste, reclamation, or solid waste treatment systems
  • Knowledge of chemical neutralization, biological treatment, filtration, brine management, water reclamation, and hazardous waste management
  • Experience reviewing engineering designs and knowledge of applicable environmental and safety requirements
  • Professional Engineer, hazardous waste operations certification, or other relevant credential
  • Familiarity with BIM and control systems, including Revit, Navisworks, PLC, and SCADA
  • Experience using AI-assisted tools to support engineering design and design reviews

Micron Technology Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with a 5% company match is a standout element that strengthens long‑term savings. Multiple contribution options (pre‑tax, Roth, and after‑tax) further enhance flexibility.
  • Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with life, short‑ and long‑term disability, and HSA/FSA options. Many sites also offer wellness resources and EAP counseling that reinforce overall health support.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off accrues and increases with tenure, complemented by paid holidays and other leave types (e.g., family, bereavement, jury duty, and military). These structures provide predictable time‑off access, subject to eligibility and location.

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The Company
HQ: Boise, ID
45,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1978

What We Do

We are a world leader in innovative memory solutions that transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. For over 45 years, our company has been instrumental to the world’s most significant technology advancements, delivering optimal memory and storage systems for a broad range of applications.

Why Work With Us

Global opportunities, team member development, and career advancement—Micron invests in you and celebrates your skills, a growth mindset, and the tenacity to strive. At Micron, everyone innovates.

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