What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Engineer (Senior) position at Micron?
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As an Environmental Engineer, you will develop, implement, maintain, and continuously improve environmental compliance programs to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations and permit requirements. This role supports critical environmental programs including the Indirect Discharge Permit (IDP), RCRA hazardous waste management, air permitting, stormwater compliance, Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) programs, and other environmental compliance initiatives. The Environmental Engineer works closely with operations, facilities, construction, contractors, and regulatory agencies to identify environmental risks, implement effective compliance solutions, and support Micron's commitment to operational excellence and environmental stewardship.
Primary job responsibilities include the following:
- Conduct wastewater sampling, monitoring, inspections, and data collection activities while supporting the operation and compliance of wastewater treatment systems and monitoring equipment.
- Review analytical data, evaluate compliance status, identify trends, and investigate potential permit exceedances and abnormal discharge conditions.
- Prepare permit-required reports, compliance certifications, technical evaluations, and regulatory communications to maintain environmental compliance.
- Lead or support investigations involving permit exceedances, bypasses, spills, upsets, and other compliance events, including development and tracking of corrective actions and pollution prevention measures.
- Support permit renewals, modifications, regulatory inspections, and audits while building effective relationships with the City of Boise Pretreatment Program and other regulatory agencies.
Environmental Compliance Programs
- Develop, implement, and maintain environmental programs that ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, permits, licenses, and company environmental management standards, including ISO 14001 requirements.
- Conduct environmental audits, inspections, assessments, and compliance reviews; evaluate regulatory changes, quantify environmental impacts, and assess proposed operational or project-related changes.
- Prepare and maintain technical reports, permit applications, regulatory submittals, compliance documentation, management summaries, and audit-ready environmental records.
- Support environmental permitting, compliance activities, regulatory inspections, agency interactions, facility expansions, and new projects while serving as a key liaison with regulators, consultants, contractors, and internal partners.
- Communicate environmental requirements across supported organizations, deliver environmental training programs, support on-call responsibilities, and drive process improvements through the use of AI and other efficiency-enhancing tools.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering , Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science
2–5 years of experience supporting initiatives related to environmental regulations.
Good understanding of Agentic AI or willingness to learn Agentic AI to help developed efficient workflow.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to interpret regulations, permits, and technical requirements.
Ability to collaborate effectively with multi-functional teams and regulators.
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 .
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