O&M Water Services Engineer in Boise

Energy Jobline ZR; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Wastewater Engineer to design, operate and optimize advanced wastewater treatment systems across manufacturing facilities.

You will use SCADA, IoT and data analytics to improve reliability and drive continuous improvement, partnering with operations, maintenance and projects teams. PE/EIT preferred and 3+ years in semiconductor or industrial environments.

This role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance and cost efficiency while advancing ZLD goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Experience in wastewater treatment, water systems, utility operations, or industrial process engineering.
• Working knowledge of wastewater processes, process controls, instrumentation, and mechanical systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Operate, optimize, and continuously improve semiconductor wastewater treatment, wastewater reclaim, and ZLD systems.
• Monitor system health and performance using SCADA, SPC, IoT, and digital tools.
• Analyze data trends to drive process improvements and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, manufacturing, and facilities teams to meet design specs and permits.
• Provide engineering support for upgrades, installations, commissioning, startup, and modifications.
• Lead or contribute to cross-functional projects including scope, cost, scheduling, risk, and vendor coordination.
• Leverage data analytics and digital tools to improve decision-making and documentation.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

Industrial water systems

SCADA

Data analytics

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Civil/Environmental Engineering

PE/EIT certification

Tools

SCADA systems

PLCs

Industrial IoT monitoring

Process automation

Job description

Job Description

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.

Job Summary

Micron is seeking a Wastewater Engineer to support the design, construction, commissioning, operation, and continuous improvement of advanced wastewater treatment systems at its manufacturing and technology development facilities in Boise, Idaho. This role is responsible for optimizing system performance, supporting environmental compliance, and driving operational excellence across wastewater reclaim and zero liquid discharge (ZLD) systems.

The Wastewater Engineer partners with operations, maintenance, construction, and engineering teams to identify and fix problems in equipment and processes, implement system upgrades, analyze performance data, and support capital projects. This position uses digital technologies, automation platforms, data analytics, and AI-assisted tools to improve system reliability, efficiency, and decision-making. It applies sound engineering judgment and industry guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation, optimization, resolving, and continuous improvement of semiconductor wastewater treatment, wastewater reclaim, and zero liquid discharge (ZLD) systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient performance.
• Monitor system health and process performance using SCADA, SPC, IoT, and other digital tools, finding opportunities to improve reliability, capacity, sustainability, and cost efficiency.
• Analyze operational data, trends, and system metrics to drive process improvements, reduce risk, and enhance overall equipment and system performance.
• Partner with operations, maintenance, manufacturing, and facilities teams to ensure systems operate within design specifications, permit requirements, and business objectives.
• Provide engineering support for facility upgrades, equipment installations, commissioning activities, startup efforts, and process modifications across wastewater infrastructure.
• Lead or contribute to projects across multiple functions by supporting scope development, cost estimating, scheduling, risk management, vendor coordination, and project execution.
• Leverage data analytics, digital technologies, and AI-assisted tools to improve decision-making, streamline documentation, accelerate problem-solving, and optimize operational performance while validating outcomes through sound engineering judgment.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, environmental compliance, quality, and accountability by participating in audits, risk assessments, continuous improvement initiatives, and collaboration with internal and external partners.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in wastewater treatment, water systems, utility operations, or industrial process engineering.
• Working knowledge of wastewater processes, process controls, instrumentation, and mechanical systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and a commitment to safety, environmental compliance, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with wastewater treatment, water reclamation, zero liquid discharge (ZLD), or industrial utility systems.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, chemical processing, or other regulated industrial environments.
• Knowledge of SCADA, PLCs, process automation, SPC, and Industrial IoT monitoring systems.
• Experience supporting capital projects, including design, installation, commissioning, startup, and optimization activities.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Engineer-in-Training (EIT), or related certification, with experience using data analytics and digital tools to drive operational improvements.

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 , , , , , , , citizenship status, , protected veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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