Job Description
Job DescriptionSenior Facilities Wastewater Engineer
Location: Tempe/Peoria, Arizona
Help build and operate the wastewater infrastructure supporting a major new semiconductor manufacturing facility. This position offers the opportunity to influence systems from initial design and construction through commissioning, start-up, and full-scale factory operations.
What You’ll Do
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Support the design, installation, commissioning, and start-up of organic, inorganic, and biological wastewater treatment systems.
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Partner with engineering firms, contractors, vendors, and internal teams to deliver reliable, scalable treatment infrastructure.
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Oversee treatment operations, including system monitoring, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and performance optimization.
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Track water quality, flow rates, chemical consumption, equipment performance, and other operational metrics.
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Support wastewater discharge permitting and related environmental approvals.
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Prepare regulatory reports and maintain compliance with county and other applicable environmental requirements.
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Identify opportunities to reduce water consumption, improve treatment efficiency, reuse water, and minimize discharge impacts.
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Establish and enforce safe practices for chemical handling, confined-space work, and equipment operation.
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Contribute to corporate sustainability initiatives and ESG reporting related to water management.
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Adapt responsibilities as the facility progresses from construction to ongoing production.
What You’ll Bring
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Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
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At least three years of wastewater treatment experience; semiconductor or advanced manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
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Knowledge of biological, chemical, and physical treatment processes.
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Familiarity with SCADA systems and automated monitoring tools.
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Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
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Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
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Experience supporting design, construction, commissioning, or facility start-up preferred.
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Professional Engineer license is a plus.
The position will initially support projects in Tempe and Peoria before transitioning to Peoria for factory operations. Candidates must be able to wear a respirator, lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, work at elevation, enter confined spaces with appropriate PPE, and work in varying environmental conditions.