Electrical Subject Matter Expert

Summary:

Meta is seeking an Electrical Subject Matter Expert to support the design, operation, and continuous improvement of electrical infrastructure across its global data center portfolio. In this role, you will serve as a technical authority on high-voltage and medium-voltage power systems, uninterruptible power supplies, switchgear, transformers, and critical power distribution architectures that underpin Meta's hyperscale computing infrastructure. You will drive long-term electrical strategy, influence standards development, and partner with engineering, construction, and operations teams to ensure the reliability, safety, and efficiency of data center electrical systems at scale.

Required Skills:

Electrical Subject Matter Expert Responsibilities:

1. Serve as an onsite technical resource of electrical infrastructure systems and equipment, with an emphasis on practical field operation

2. Support cross-functional collaboration including all local and global partners

3. Contribute to electrical safety program for site

4. Plan, resource, author or approve work procedures to cover electrical troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance activities, with an emphasis on assessing & mitigating personnel and critical systems and operational risk

5. Conduct or hands-on troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance of electrical equipment

6. Assess all electrical system configurations and component upgrades to ensure system integrity is maintained and that all modifications to existing systems are in compliance with best practices, including change control processes

7. Provide Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) oversight of construction projects & maintenance activity

8. Lead and/or participate in root-cause analysis activities in area of expertise

9. Provide training to Critical Facility Engineers and other cross functional teams on electrical equipment, systems, procedures, and changes

10. Manage vendor relationships for electrical maintenance and retrofit work

11. Provide feedback on global electrical maintenance strategies and global electrical system design improvements

12. Travel expectations can be significant during the first 1-3 months for initial training and onboarding. After initial onboarding, travel expectations are 10-15%, with ongoing occasional travel for factory witness tests, collaboration, training, etc

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 8+ years relevant electrical industry experience or electrical trade level experience

2. Bachelor’s degree or trade certification in related field plus 4+ years relevant electrical industry experience will be considered in lieu of 8+ years relevant electrical industry experience

3. Working knowledge of critical facility operations with experience or understanding of procedure-based work

4. Theoretical and practical understanding of power equipment & systems, with expertise in electrical equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or construction

5. Working knowledge of mechanical, controls, and fire and life safety systems

6. Experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings

7. Experience in comprehending plans, specifications, and equipment shop drawings

8. Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment

9. Proficient with computer systems including documents, spreadsheets, email, and maintenance systems

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

1. NETA or NICET electrical testing experience/certifications

2. Trade Certification or state license as an electrician

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

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

5. Equipment field service engineering or representative experience

6. Instrumentation & control, power system protection, power automation, etc. experience

7. Experience in the data center industry

8. Experience in high voltage (up to 345kV) equipment construction, operation, and maintenance

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

Public Compensation:

$143,000/year to $198,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

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