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Form of workMeta is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer experienced in the design and construction of critical facilities to become part of our data center design team. Our data centers are the foundation upon which our software operates with efficient ease. Designing and constructing our data centers the "right" way is critical to ensuring capacity availability. The design team manages the campus design from the point of interconnection with our utility providers to the facility mechanical and electrical distribution systems which ensure and maximize the efficiency of our compute infrastructure. This role will join a team focused on implementing the technical scope for our greenfield data center construction projects. This position is full-time.
- Manage the electrical scope of multiple data center projects from high voltage utility interconnection through to building infrastructure until the server rack interface.
- Manage external consultants to implement project design through concept, construction documents, and construction administration
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define project Electrical Design criteria and manage change from project concept to substantial completion in order to meet the business and technical needs of Meta
- Coordinate with general contractors, equipment manufacturers and trade partners in collaboration with consultants to ensure proper installation and to validate quality of installed works
- Interact and communicate Meta requirements and needs to external partners, such as regional electric utility companies
- Provide construction administrative support to both internal and external partners including, but not limited to, responding to RFI’s, issuance of technical bulletins, review submittals and shop-drawings, and conducting source inspections at vendor factories
- Develop and update the design standards and specifications for consistency and maximum system reliability
- Understand, develop and update electrical sequence of operations to ensure system reliability alignment with Meta design philosophies
- Management of electrical OFCI/MOFE program which includes review of BOM, spec compliance and travel to equipment manufacturing venues for Factory Witness Testing (FWT)
- Participate in the data center commissioning (Integrated System Test) for greenfield data center projects
- Provide and analyze energy efficient solutions to minimize power losses
- Travel to datacenter sites, manufacturing plants and other external partner locations for engineering studies, electrical systems audits, commissioning, etc. as required (Approximately 25%)
- Participate in equipment failure or power outage related incident Root-Cause-Analysis (RCA)
- Provide instructions to design consultants, installation contractors and validate quality of installed works
- Assist in management of the Design Change Management Process
- Respond on an as-needed basis to emergencies
Minimum Qualifications:
- B.S. in Electrical Engineering, or related degree
- Electrical Professional Engineer registration, or working towards it
- Minimum of eight (8) years professional experience in electrical distribution design and construction
- Knowledge of high voltage (>115kV), medium voltage (35kV, 20kV 12kV) substation design, low voltage (480V/400V) power distribution, and UPS systems
- Knowledge of industry standards, building codes and safety standards including NFPA70, NFPA70E, IEC, BSEN, NSAI and IEEE
- Familiar with construction process and cost estimating process
- Knowledge of electrical safety programs
- Knowledge of cross-discipline (i.e. Mechanical, Building Management Systems, Fire Alarm/Fire Protection, etc.) critical facility systems
- Experience performing short circuit and arc flash studies
- Trouble shooting and analytical skills
- Experience providing solutions to complex projects under pressure
- Effective communications skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Electrical Professional Engineer registration PE/CEng
- Experience on large scale electrical construction projects
- Project Management Experience
- Experience in data center or mission critical design and construction support
- Electrical Power Management/SCADA systems
- IEEE PES or IEEE IAS Membership
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.
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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.
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.
