Waste Treatment Operations Engineer

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Oversee third‑party design firms in the development of waste treatment systems, including chemical neutralization, wastewater treatment, and solid waste handling for hazardous and non‑hazardous materials.
• Review and validate third‑party design deliverables, such as piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), equipment specifications, and system layouts, ensuring compliance with project requirements and standards (e.g., EPA, RCRA, Clean Water Act).
• Conduct technical evaluations of third‑party designs, verifying performance metrics such as treatment efficiency, chemical compatibility, discharge compliance, and system safety.
• Collaborate with external design teams, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to align waste treatment system designs with facility requirements and project timelines.
• Perform quality assurance and risk assessments on third‑party designs, identifying and resolving issues related to regulatory compliance, constructability, or environmental impact.
• Ensure third‑party designs integrate seamlessly with other facility systems, such as chemical delivery or Ultra‑Pure Water (UPW) systems, using Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools for coordination.
• Collaborate with 3rd‑party quality teams to ensure construction meets final requirements needed for operations.
• Oversee commissioning and testing phases by reviewing third‑party design performance and coordinating with vendors for equipment validation and system startup.
• Utilize BIM tools (e.g., Revit, Navisworks) and control systems (e.g., PLC, SCADA) to verify design interoperability and ensure operational efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance to third‑party designers, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and advancements in wet mechanical system technologies.
• Monitor project progress, manage design‑related risks, and ensure timely delivery of high‑quality design deliverables.
• May require occasional travel to project sites, vendor facilities, or third‑party design offices.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, managing multiple design deliverables and deadlines.
• Relocation to project location is required. Position is 100% on‑site, no hybrid.

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field. Advanced certifications (e.g., PE, Hazardous Waste Operations Certification) are a plus.
• Minimum of 3‑5 years of experience in waste treatment engineering, with at least 2 years overseeing third‑party design or managing design processes for wastewater, chemical, or solid waste treatment systems.
• Strong knowledge of waste treatment system design, including chemical neutralization, biological treatment, filtration, and hazardous waste disposal for industrial applications.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations, such as EPA’s RCRA, Clean Water Act, SEMI S2, and local environmental codes.
• Proficiency in reviewing engineering deliverables, including P&IDs, 3D models, and specifications, using tools like AutoCAD, Revit, or Navisworks.
• Excellent project management and communication skills to coordinate with external design firms, vendors, and internal teams.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a focus on ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and quality in third‑party designs.
• Experience with control systems (e.g., PLC, SCADA) and BIM workflows for design coordination is highly desirable.

• Experience overseeing third‑party designs for semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or data center facilities with stringent wet mechanical system requirements.
• Knowledge of sustainable design practices, such as water conservation, energy‑efficient hydronic systems, and compliance with IECC (International Energy Conservation Code).
• Familiarity with clash detection and design integration processes using BIM tools.
• Ability to mentor internal teams or liaise effectively with external stakeholders to ensure design alignment.

US base salary range that Micron Research estimates it could pay for this full‑time position is:
$89,000.00 – $ a year
Additional compensation may include benefits, bonuses and equity.

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