Lead Building Engineer

Meta is seeking a data center lead building engineer to join our data center facility operations team. Our data centers serve as the foundation upon which our software operates to meet the demands of our customers. The Lead Building Engineer will be a part of the Facility Operations team responsible for operating and maintaining critical systems in our data centers. They will be an individual contributor who provides day-to-day coordination and oversight of work over one or more buildings totaling around 70+ MW critical capacity. The Lead Building Engineer will report to a Critical Operations Manager and will be expected to maintain a comprehensive understanding of the state of the data center buildings or property they oversee. The candidate will need experience across technical disciplines such as electrical generation, electrical distribution, cooling technologies, building control, and fire protection systems.Lead Building Engineer Responsibilities:Oversee the work for one or more 30MW+ data centers to ensure schedule deconfliction, work priority, maintenance compliance, procedural compliance, and team readinessSchedule and supervise vendors/subcontractors during equipment/systems maintenance and servicesPerform hands-on operations and maintenance, which includes all physical and administrative operations tasks, services, and maintenance, in accordance with site processes and procedures, to ensure optimal uptime, efficiency, and safety in accordance with site standards without disruption to the businessReview all operating procedures, serve as the final approval authority on some procedures based on internal standardsSupport incident management, root cause analysis, and corrective action closure for any operational issues that arise in the data centerAchieve and maintain a high level of technical knowledge regarding data center infrastructure and operations. Successfully complete the personnel qualification standards (PQS) trainingMaintain up-to-date knowledge of Meta policies and standards and follow standards in all workProvide in-the-field training to Critical Facility Engineers and support the identification of training needs across the teamEnsure the accuracy of work orders in the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system (Hexagon)Collaborate with peer Lead Building Engineers to deconflict work across campus and maintain consistency in operations between buildingsProvide technical expertise and assistance as requiredRegularly inspect equipment, buildings, safety routes and grounds to check or identify any abnormal or unsafe conditions or faultsTroubleshoot, evaluate, and recommend system upgradesOrder parts and supplies for maintenance and repairs through the procurement and inventory management systemEscalate issues to facility management appropriately and in a timely mannerMinimum Qualifications:8+ years of experience in electrical, HVAC, mechanical, controls, or other technical maintenance fieldsProficient with maintenance management programsProficient with computer systems, including documents, spreadsheets, and emailAbility to regularly walk job site areas of flat and uneven terrainAbility to work at varying heights and from laddersAbility to use hands and fingersAbility to reach, push, pull with hands, arms, and shouldersAbility to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawlAbility to lift and/or otherwise move forty-five pounds or moreAbility to sit or stand at a workstation for extended periods of timePreferred Qualifications:Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and life safety monitoring and control systems typically used in critical environments7+ years of experience in a data center or other critical environment (pharma, clean room, medical, power production, etc.)Bachelor’s Degree, Associates Degree, Trade Certification or state licensure in Electrical or Mechanical (HVAC)Experience in interpreting blueprints/CAD drawingsAbout 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@meta.com.$129,002/year to $186,000/year + bonus + equity + benefitsIndividual 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.