Meta is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Design Lead 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. Building and operating reliable and efficient data centers is essential to support the growth of Meta. The data center design team collaborates with multiple 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 Design team, this role will lead design and construction administration as an Owner Representative leading the Mechanical Engineer discipline as a subject matter expert. The Mechanical Engineer will collaborate with multiple stakeholders including internal partners such as Engineering, Construction Management, Quality, Safety, and Operations as well as external partners including engineers of record (EoR), general contractors, and regulatory agencies to deliver data center capacity safely, on time, within budget, and of high quality. This position is full-time providing directional guidance aligned with the pace of fast-tracked construction.BS in Mechanical Engineering Registered Professional Engineer 15+ years of professional experience in mission critical building design, construction and/or operations Experience with industry standards, building codes and safety standards Experience with Office, Revit/BIM, Bluebeam, Autodesk, or similar design software applications Knowledge depth (SME) in application of HVAC systems including Evaporative Systems, Chilled/Condenser Water/Fluid 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 Environmental, Health and Safety programs. Knowledge of industry standards, building codes and safety standards including UMC, NFPA, ASHRAE, UBC, UMC and LEED Trouble shooting and analytical skills making data driven decisions Experience in Project Management, Construction and Cost estimating process Presentation and communication skills to peers, stakeholders and leadership Demonstrated successful experience on fast-paced, dynamic projects involving independent thought and making sound decisions Experience in data center or mission critical liquid cooling designs Experience with construction and cost estimating processes Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Revit, Visio, Oracle P6, Google suite, and Bluebeam software Demonstrated knowledge of and Experience with local/state code compliance