Summary:
Meta is seeking a Mechanical Engineer experienced in the design and construction of Critical Facilities to become a part of our onsite Data Center Design Engineering team. Our data centers are the foundation upon which our software operates. Building and operating reliable and efficient data centers is essential to support the growth of Meta. The Design Engineering team collaborates with all key stakeholders to ensure engineering and design of our data centers incorporate considerations from micro-levels (servers and IT equipment design requirements) to macro-levels (mechanical cooling and power distribution options) to enable maximum efficiency and reliability of our compute infrastructure.As an integral part of the onsite team, you will support the design and onsite construction administration as a Design Owner Representative, Mechanical Design Engineer and subject matter expert. The role requires collaboration with multiple internal partner teams such as Construction, Quality, Safety, and Facility Operations, as well as external partners such as engineering consultants, general contractors, and regulatory agencies to deliver data center capacity safely, on time, within budget, and of high quality. This position is full-time, on project site, requiring engagement with stakeholders and providing directional guidance aligned with the pace of dynamic fast-tracked construction.
Required Skills:
Onsite Data Center Design Engineering Mechanical Engineer Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the Meta Design Engineering team and EoR to ensure design deliverables such as drawing sets, shop drawings, requests for information, submittals, studies, audits, calculations and reports meet requirements and service level agreements outlined in EoR performance requirements
Collaborate with Design and Delivery teams, Engineer of Record (EoR), contractors, and regulatory agencies to resolve issues involving safety, quality, cost, schedule, proposed changes, value engineering proposals, and other design related issues
Drive and hold teams accountable for design deliverables and engage on emerging requirements to ensure schedule milestones are met. Advise on opportunities to compress schedules wherever possible
Proactively anticipate and mitigate potential design quality issues. Monitor and resolve design quality issues to ensure owner requirements are met
Support design change cost estimates, provide insight on EoR contractual costs, review consultant team resource allocations and changes, and monitor / report on mechanical-related expenses
In collaboration with stakeholders, engage in deliberate, forward thinking to identify and mitigate risks. Contribute to the risk register
Participate in factory tests, onsite testing and commissioning and other quality checks throughout the project life cycle and in partnership with cross-functional teams to ensure proper installation and commissioning of mechanical systems and integration with other critical systems
Liaise between internal teams, consultants and contractors across projects and campus to ensure transparency, situational awareness of status and way forward, and timely resolution of issues
Maintain current awareness of project knowledge repository, status, decision, and planning documents. Maintain accurate records and documentation. Provide regular project updates to internal stakeholders and information sharing, priorities, and feedback to EoR
Review and comment on mechanical design documents, specifications, and calculations
Provide technical expertise and oversight to ensure the design and construction meet the owner's requirements and industry standards for critical facility mechanical systems including Manufactured/Owner Furnished Equipment (M/OFE)
Collaborate with other technical disciplines as required to ensure fully functioning, integrated systems. Actively guide Cross-Discipline technical interactions within Meta Design Engineering team and EoR to ensure multi-disciplinary team alignment
Develop and support onboarding of new teammates to ensure continuity of design support
Develop cross discipline knowledge to ensure continuity and build breadth and depth of the overall field design team
In partnership with teammates, serve as mechanical subject matter expert, maintain situational awareness of campus and project level priorities and provide timely resolution of existing and emergent issues
Provide deliberate and thoughtful development and embedment of lessons learned for design improvements of inflight and future products
Chair Mechanical Discipline Led Design, Delivery & Quality on-site meetings to facilitate resolution of critical issues related to design
Manage multi-disciplinary work, occasionally non-mechanical related, as needed to support the project and Meta business objectives
Collaborate and support in innovating Design-Construction technology and processes
Close collaboration and engagement with the Quality Team, with focus on area walk downs, critical benchmarks, systems integration and operation, issue resolution, TAB, Commissioning Script review and implementation, providing technical support and guidance on Design related matters
Support Facilities Engineering and Operations Team on knowledge sharing, technical guidance and system operation of Design throughout the project schedule
As needed, support program initiatives or projects outside of the current onsite project
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
BS in Mechanical Engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer
10+ years of professional experience in mission critical building design, construction, and/or operations
Knowledge depth (SME) of HVAC systems including Evaporative Systems, Chilled/Condenser Water/Liquid Cooled Systems, Air Handling Systems Hot/Cold aisle containment, data center rack/row level liquid cooling designs/technologies, and Building Management System/Controls Automation
Knowledge of Plumbing systems including Water Treatment, Pumping Systems and Distribution, Sanitary/Waste Systems, and Storm Drainage Systems
Knowledge of Fire Protection/Fire Alarm systems such as Early Warning/Detection Systems, Double Interlock Pre-Action, and Wet Pipe Systems
Knowledge of industry standards, building codes and safety standards including UMC, NFPA, ASHRAE, UBC, UMC and LEED
Proven analytical and troubleshooting skills
Project Management Experience
Effective presentation and communication to peers, stakeholders and leadership
Fluent in English
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience on liquid cooling mission critical facilities
Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Revit, Visio, Bluebeam software, Oracle P6, Google suite, FLOTHERM or AFT Fathom
Experience with construction and cost estimating processes
Experience with local/state code compliance
Public Compensation:
$170,000/year to $240,000/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 stereo@types, 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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