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Electrical Engineer, Data Center - Design Engineering and Construction - Ops Eng

Meta
1 month ago
Full-time
On-site
Reston, Virginia, United States
$170,000 - $234,000 USD yearly
Meta is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join our Design Engineering and Construction Operations Engineering team. Our data centers are the foundation upon which our rapidly growing infrastructure efficiently operates and our innovative services are delivered. The Operations Engineering team delivers proactive and responsive full-life-cycle engineering expertise to the teams who operate and support our expanding global fleet of data centers. Electrical Engineers are involved in all aspects of data center operations, essential to ensuring effective performance, sequenced system operations, monitoring feedback and analysis. They provide direct support to our field teams for new construction, site-specific projects and global-level programmatic efforts. The establishment of new regions in the US, Europe, and Asia are important next steps in the evolution of Meta's infrastructure expansion.

Lead technically complex electrical engineering projects for the facilities' infrastructure operations team. This includes working cross-functionally with other technical organizations, including design teams, construction, field operations, vendors, and R&D

Engineering point of escalation for electrical system issues that occur in our data centers

Troubleshoot and engineer enhancements and corrective actions for designs and implementation processes/methods

Conduct detailed analyses and audits of the electrical system's utilization

Develop effective measurements and reports from the Building Management System (BMS) and other monitoring systems to optimize performance and reliability

Evaluate systems to perform effective and efficient load management and capacity planning. Monitor, trend, and develop engineering metrics and statistical data for strategic planning

Review new and retrofit electrical designs, commissioning plans, and critical operational procedures

Review electrical "as-built" technical documentation and verify accuracy. Investigate actual site conditions and update records

Develop and generate specifications, RFPs, ROMs and SOWs for projects

Evaluate facility processes and industry best practices to drive efficiencies and effectiveness

Routinely report and present to peers, partners and leadership

Up to 30% travel to data center and vendor sites for engineering studies, on-site technical support, electrical systems audits, startup testing, and full commissioning

4+ years professional experience in data center engineering, mission critical design, construction, operations, maintenance or related industry

B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Ability to research, diagnose, troubleshoot and identify solutions to resolve system issues within discipline

Experience clearly communicating technical issues

Possess presentation, project management, and reporting skills

Experience with computer based mathematical analysis and data analysis

Experience driving complex projects by prioritizing competing demands based on impact, deadlines, and stakeholder needs

Ability to work independently and as a member of a cross functional team

Knowledge of industry standards, building codes and safety standards applicable to the region where the position will be based

Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

Professional Engineer (PE) registration or local equivalent

Cross-discipline knowledge of multiple critical facility systems

Experience in mission critical facility design, construction, operations, and maintenance

Organizational skills and experience in activities such as project management, project engineering, and operations management

Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies