Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Operations Engineering

Summary:

Meta is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Data Center 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. Mechanical Engineers are involved in all aspects of data center operations, essential to ensuring effective thermal energy and fluid distribution, 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. As a staff-level engineer, you will serve as a technical leader and escalation point for complex mechanical system issues, driving operational excellence across Meta's hyperscale data center portfolio.

Required Skills:

Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Operations Engineering Responsibilities:

1. Lead technically complex mechanical engineering projects for the facilities infrastructure operations team, working cross-functionally with design teams, construction, field operations, vendors, and R&D

2. Serve as the engineering point of escalation for technically complex mechanical system issues that occur in our data centers

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

4. Conduct detailed analyses and audits of mechanical system utilization across the data center fleet

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

6. Evaluate systems to perform effective and efficient load management and capacity planning, including monitoring, trending, and developing engineering metrics and statistical data for strategic planning

7. Review new and retrofit mechanical designs, commissioning plans, and critical operational procedures

8. Review mechanical as-built technical documentation, verify accuracy, investigate actual site conditions, and update records

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

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

11. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers, establishing best practices and elevating the overall quality of mechanical engineering across the organization

12. Travel 10-30% to data center and vendor sites for engineering studies, on-site technical support, mechanical systems audits, startup testing, and full commissioning

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 8+ years of professional experience in data center engineering, mission-critical design, construction, operations, maintenance, or related industry

2. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

3. Experience researching, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and identifying solutions to resolve mechanical system issues

4. Experience clearly communicating technical issues and presenting to peers, partners, and leadership

5. Experience with project management and driving complex projects by prioritizing competing demands based on impact, deadlines, and stakeholder needs

6. Experience with computer-based mathematical analysis and data analysis

7. Expertise in psychrometrics, heat transfer fundamentals, humidity control, and fluid dynamics

8. Knowledge of major HVAC components, chilled water distribution schemes, condenser water systems, and air distribution methods

9. Knowledge of water treatment systems, including reverse osmosis (RO) plants and pre-treatment processes such as water softening and filtration

10. Familiarity with control systems and mechanical automation systems

11. Ability to navigate and apply industry standards, building codes, and safety standards, including ASHRAE and SMACNA guidelines

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

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

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

3. Experience navigating through Building Management System (BMS) programs

4. Cross-discipline knowledge of multiple critical facility systems

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

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

7. 5+ years of HVAC design experience

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

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

10. Mechanical Professional Engineer (PE) registration or local equivalent

11. Experience in project management, project engineering, or operations management beyond the field technician level

12. Familiarity with industry software tools for energy simulation, hydraulic simulation, and psychrometric analysis

13. Design or operations experience with data center-specific technology including liquid cooling, modular central plants, technical water loops, PLC controls, and large-scale evaporative cooling systems

Public Compensation:

$170,000/year to $234,000/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.

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].