**Summary:**

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 ofour customers. The Lead Building Engineer will be a part of the Facility Operations team responsible foroperating and maintaining critical systems in our data centers. They will be an individual contributorwho provides day to day coordination and oversight of work over one or more buildings totaling around70+MW critical capacity. The Lead Building Engineer will report to a Critical Operations Manager andwill be expected to maintain a comprehensive understanding of the state of the data centerbuildings/property they oversee. The candidate will need to be experienced in diverse industries suchas electrical generation, electrical distribution, cooling technologies, building control and fire protectionsystems.

**Required Skills:**

Lead Building Engineer Responsibilities:

1. Oversee the work for one or more 30MW+ data centers to ensure schedule deconfliction, work priority, maintenance compliance, procedural compliance, and team readiness

2. Schedule and supervise vendors/subcontractors during equipment/systems maintenance and service

3. Perform hands-on operations and maintenance which includes all physical and administrative operations tasks, service, and maintenance in accordance with site processes and procedures to ensure the highest levels of uptime, efficiency, and safety without disruption to the business

4. Review all operating procedures, serve as final approval authority on some procedures based on internal standards

5. Support incident management, root cause analysis, and corrective action closure for any operational issues that arise in the data center

6. Achieve and maintain a high-level of technical knowledge regarding data center infrastructure and operations. Successfully complete personnel qualification standards (PQS) training

7. Maintain up to date knowledge of Meta policies and standards and follow standards in all work

8. Provide in-the-field training to Critical Facility Engineers and support the identification of training needs across the team

9. Ensure the accuracy of work orders in the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system (Hexagon)

10. Collaborate with peer Building LBEs to deconflict work across campus and maintain consistency in operations between buildings

11. Provide technical expertise and assistance as required

12. Regularly inspect equipment, buildings, safety routes and grounds to check or identify any abnormal or unsafe conditions or faults

13. Troubleshoot, evaluate and recommend system upgrades

14. Order parts and supplies for maintenance and repairs through internal tooling

15. Escalate issues to facility management appropriately and timely

**Minimum Qualifications:**

Minimum Qualifications:

16. 8+ years of experience in electrical, HVAC, mechanical, controls, or other technical maintenance field

17. Associate's degree in engineering plus 6+ years of experience or Bachelor's degree in related field plus 4+ years of experience in electrical, HVAC, mechanical, or controls will be considered in lieu of 7+ years experience

18. Proficient with maintenance management programs

19. Proficient with computer systems including documents, spreadsheets, and email

20. Work at varying heights and from ladders

21. Use hands and fingers

22. Reach/push/pull with hands/arms/shoulders

23. Stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl

24. Lift and/or otherwise move 45 pounds or more

25. Sit or stand at a workstation for extended periods of time

26. Regularly walk job site areas of flat and uneven terrain

**Preferred Qualifications:**

Preferred Qualifications:

27. 10+ years of experience of a data center or other Critical Environment (pharma, clean room, medical, power production, etc.)

28. Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and life safety monitoring and control systems typically used in critical environments

29. Experience interpreting blueprints/Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drawings

30. Trade Certification or state licensure in Electrical or Mechanical Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

31. Professional affiliations (7x24 exchange, IFMA, Data Center Pulse, etc.)

32. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

33. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

34. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

**Public Compensation:**

$129,002/year to $186,000/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 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.