Onsite Data Center Design Electrical Engineer at Meta in Fremont, California

Job Description:

Meta is seeking an Electrical Engineer experienced in the design and construction of Critical Facilities to become part of our onsite data center design 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 data center design 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 ensure maximum efficiency and reliability of our compute infrastructure. As an integral part of the onsite Design team, you will support design and onsite construction administration as Design Owner Representative, Electrical Design Engineer and subject matter expert, collaborating with multiple internal partner teams such as Engineering, Construction Management, Quality, Safety, and Facility Engineering, and external partners such as engineers of record, general contractors, and regulatory agencies to deliver data center capacity safely, on time, within budget, and high quality. This position is full-time, on project site, in support requiring engagement with stakeholders and providing directional guidance aligned with the pace of dynamic fast-tracked construction.

Onsite Data Center Design Electrical Engineer Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Design and Delivery teams, engineer of record (EoR), contractors, and regulatory agencies to resolve electrical-related issues involving safety, quality, cost, schedule, proposed changes, value engineering proposals, submittals, requests for information and other design related issues.


• Collaborate with the Meta Design team and EoR to ensure design project 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.


• Drive and hold teams accountable for design deliverables and engage on emerging requirements to ensure schedule requirements are met. Advise on opportunities to compress schedules wherever possible.


• Proactively anticipate and mitigate potential 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, team resource allocations and changes, monitor and report on electrical-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 electrical 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 electrical 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 electrical 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 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 electrical 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.


• Meeting participation to drive collaboration within the Meta Design team and EOR, report regular updates, identify challenges, resolution proposals, escalation paths and align on business direction.


• Chair Electrical Discipline Led Design, Delivery & Quality on-site meetings to facilitate resolution of critical issues related to design.


• Manage multi-disciplinary work, occasionally non-electrical 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, 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Electrical Engineering.


• Licensed Professional Engineer.


• 10+ years of professional experience in mission critical building design, construction and/or operations.


• Knowledge depth (SME) of HV (>115kV)/MV substation design, low voltage (480V/400V) power distribution, power generation (stand-by, prime, cogen, renewable energy etc.) and UPS systems.


• Knowledge depth (SME) of industry standards, building codes and safety standards including NFPA70, NFPA70E, IEC, and IEEE.


• Knowledge of mechanical air/fluid cooled systems, Fire Protection/Fire Alarm systems such as Early Warning/Detection Systems, Double Interlock Pre-Action, and Wet Pipe Systems.


• Knowledge of electrical safety programs.


• Experience performing power systems studies and cable thermal analysis.


• Proven analytical and troubleshooting skills.


• Project Management Experience.


• Effective presentation and communication to peers, stakeholders and leadership.


• Fluent in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience on liquid cooling mission critical facilities.


• Experience on large scale electrical construction projects.


• Experience in data center or mission critical design and construction support.


• Electrical Power Management/SCADA systems.


• IEEE PES or IEEE IAS Membership.


• Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Revit, Visio, Oracle P6, Google suite, and Bluebeam software.


• Experience with construction and cost estimating processes.


• Experience with local/state code compliance.

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.



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 accommodations-ext@fb.com.


$170,000/year to $240,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits


Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta. Apply Now