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Lead Building Engineer

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Kuna, IDJob$105–151K/yrPosted 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$105–151K/yr
Location
Kuna, ID
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Meta is hiring a Lead Building Engineer. Meta is seeking a Lead Building Engineer to join its Data Center Critical Facility Operations team, providing senior‑level technical leadership across mechanical, electrical, and controls systems to ensure operational excellence, mentor engineers, and maintain continuous uptime of mission‑critical infrastructure.

Key focus areas include Serve as senior technical resource for facility operations, guiding complex mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and controls maintenance and troubleshooting, Lead development, review, and continuous improvement of standard operating, emergency operating, and preventive maintenance programs, and Oversee and coordinate planned and unplanned maintenance activities, ensuring safe execution and compliance with site processes and uptime requirements.

Successful candidates bring 6+ Years Critical Facility Operations Experience, 6+ Years Data Center Engineering Experience, and Experience Leading Maintenance Activities. Important skills include Mechanical Systems Maintenance, Electrical Systems Maintenance, HVAC Systems Maintenance, Controls Systems Maintenance, Standard Operating Procedures Development, and Emergency Operating Procedures Development. Preferred (not required): Mechanical Systems Knowledge, Electrical Systems Knowledge, Life Safety Monitoring And Control Systems Knowledge, and Blueprints Interpretation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mechanical Systems MaintenanceElectrical Systems MaintenanceHVAC Systems MaintenanceControls Systems MaintenanceStandard Operating Procedures DevelopmentEmergency Operating Procedures DevelopmentPreventive Maintenance Programs DevelopmentMaintenance Activities CoordinationTechnical Best Practices MentoringEquipment Operation MentoringSafety Standards MentoringBuilding Management Systems UtilizationMonitoring Platforms UtilizationSystem Performance AnalysisRoot Cause AnalysisCorrective Actions ImplementationCapital Projects CollaborationEquipment Upgrades CollaborationSystem Commissioning CollaborationEnterprise Asset Management SystemWork Order Workflows ManagementFacility Operations Program ImprovementMaintenance Program ImprovementEnergy Efficiency InitiativesInfrastructure Reliability EnhancementsCritical Facility Emergencies ResolutionMechanical Systems KnowledgeElectrical Systems KnowledgeLife Safety Monitoring and Control Systems KnowledgeBlueprints InterpretationCAD Drawings InterpretationSafety StandardsBuilding Management SystemsMonitoring PlatformsCapital ProjectsEquipment UpgradesSystem CommissioningTroubleshooting Complex Building SystemsOperating Complex Building SystemsPower DistributionCooling InfrastructureMonitoring SystemsChange Management ProcessesMechanical Control SystemsElectrical Control SystemsLife Safety Control SystemsInterpreting BlueprintsInterpreting CAD DrawingsTechnical LeadershipTroubleshootingSafety ComplianceChange Management ProtocolsCoachingEquipment OperationVendor CollaborationContractor CollaborationCapital Projects PlanningWork Order ManagementMaintenance DocumentationEmergency ResponsePower Distribution SystemsLife Safety Monitoring SystemsBlueprint InterpretationOperational ExcellenceUptime RequirementsAnomaly IdentificationProactive Fault ResolutionMaintenance Activities DocumentationParts Usage DocumentationEquipment History DocumentationResource CoordinationCommunicationsMechanical Monitoring and Control SystemsElectrical Monitoring and Control SystemsLife Safety Monitoring and Control SystemsPreventive Maintenance ProgramsStandard Operating ProceduresLife Safety MonitoringControl SystemsMechanical SystemsElectrical SystemsHVACCAD DrawingsBlueprints

Qualifications

6+ Years Critical Facility Operations ExperienceExperience Leading Maintenance TeamsExperience Troubleshooting Complex Building SystemsExperience Developing SOPsExperience Conducting Root Cause Analysis5+ Years Data Center Critical Environment ExperienceBachelor's Degree or Associates Degree or Trade Certification or State Licensure in Electrical or Mechanical (HVAC)Experience Interpreting Blueprints CAD Drawings

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Summary:

Meta is seeking a Lead Building Engineer to join our Data Center Critical Facility Operations team. Our data centers are the backbone of the infrastructure that powers Meta's global platforms, and this role is central to keeping those systems running at peak reliability. As a Lead Building Engineer, you will provide senior-level technical leadership across mechanical, electrical, and controls systems within a critical facility environment, driving operational excellence, mentoring other engineers, and ensuring continuous uptime across mission-critical infrastructure.

Required Skills:

Lead Building Engineer Responsibilities:

  1. Serve as the senior technical resource for data center facility operations, providing guidance and oversight on complex mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and controls systems maintenance and troubleshooting

  2. Lead the development, review, and continuous improvement of standard operating procedures, emergency operating procedures, and preventive maintenance programs for critical facility systems

  3. Oversee and coordinate planned and unplanned maintenance activities, ensuring all work is executed safely and in compliance with site processes, change management protocols, and uptime requirements

  4. Mentor other engineers and technicians on technical best practices, equipment operation, and safety standards within the critical facility environment

  5. Utilize building management systems and monitoring platforms to analyze system performance, identify anomalies, and drive proactive resolution of potential faults before they impact operations

  6. Lead root cause analysis investigations following equipment failures or operational incidents, documenting findings and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence

  7. Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to plan and execute capital projects, equipment upgrades, and system commissioning activities

  8. Manage work order workflows in the enterprise asset management system, ensuring accurate documentation of maintenance activities, parts usage, and equipment history

  9. Evaluate and recommend improvements to the facility operations and maintenance program, including energy efficiency initiatives and infrastructure reliability enhancements

  10. Respond to and lead the resolution of critical facility emergencies, coordinating resources and communications across operations, engineering, and management teams

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. 6+ years of experience in critical facility operations, data center engineering, or a related technical field encompassing mechanical, electrical, HVAC, or controls systems

  2. Experience leading or coordinating maintenance activities and technical teams within a mission-critical or 24x7 operational environment

  3. Experience troubleshooting and operating complex building systems including power distribution, cooling infrastructure, and building management or monitoring systems

  4. Experience developing or improving standard operating procedures, preventive maintenance programs, or change management processes in a critical environment

  5. Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions following equipment failures or operational incidents

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. 5+ years experience in a data center or other Critical Environment (pharma, clean room, medical, power production, etc.)

  2. Bachelor’s Degree, Associates Degree, Trade Certification or state licensure in Electrical or Mechanical (HVAC)

  3. Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and life safety monitoring and control systems typically used in critical environments

  4. Experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings

Public Compensation:

$104,998/year to $151,008/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.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].

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