Civil Engineer - Data Center Design, Engineering and Construction (DEC)

Overview

Summary : Meta is seeking a Civil Engineer to join the DEC Design team. In this role, you will provide civil engineering subject matter expertise and leadership for Data Center designs and systems with the goal of deploying concepts at scale in a global environment. Our team is comprised of in-house engineers and architects who focus on streamlining our Data Center design program to enable fast deployment by the site-specific design teams. We also focus on technical evaluation of new data center concepts and technologies as well as staying engaged with emerging industry trends and building codes. As an Owner's Rep, the individual will need to negotiate between competing priorities, manage risk to the business, and be held accountable for consultant performance. Our data centers are the foundation upon which our software operates enabling innovation for the company. Building and operating data centers the "right" way from the day they go live is synonymous with ensuring capacity availability and capital conservatism. The data center design team approaches facility design from the chips on the server boards to the facility mechanical and electrical distribution systems which ensure and maximize efficiency of our compute infrastructure. This position is full-time.

Responsibilities

Required Skills :

Provide Civil and Geotechnical technical review and oversight of new data center designs

Provide Civil and Geotechnical technical support for site selection, due diligence, master planning and permitting

Engage with Meta stakeholders, external architectural and engineering consultant teams, authorities having jurisdiction and site contractors to ensure that Meta's data center design standards and quality are met

Typical work tasks can include geotechnical report review, topographic and boundary survey review, traffic impact study evaluation, evaluation of site-specific schedules, review of offsite infrastructure plans, review of site civil plans including mass grading, site utilities or early enablement packages, coordination with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) and consultant teams

Provide guidance as needed associated to overall construction schedule impacts from early civil works across all disciplines

Lead program improvements to Meta's civil and geotechnical design standards and support development of new products for civil discipline

Travel (around 25%) to data center sites when needed for engineering studies, systems audits, testing, and commissioning

Participate in system failure or related incident Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Respond on an as-needed basis to emergencies

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, or related field

Professional Engineer registration, or European equivalent

Experience creating technical playbooks, standards, and template documentation for use within a portfolio of facilities

Experience working on a program which includes global engineering

7+ years professional experience supporting large industrial campus site and utility planning and construction

Experience managing the production of site infrastructure documents including preliminary utility, grading, and drainage plans as well as roadway infrastructure

Knowledge of Geophysics and Geotechnical engineering, including soil mechanics, grading, stormwater management, and erosion / sediment control engineering

Knowledge of campus planning strategies and regulatory processes, entitlement, and permitting

Knowledge of mission critical building systems, including mechanical, electrical, fire protection, structural, and architectural systems

Knowledge of industry standards, building codes and safety standards including IBC, ASCE, and European equivalents

Experience with troubleshooting and problem solving

Experience providing solutions to complex projects under pressure

Effective communications skills, fluent in English

Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Infraworks, ArcGIS, MS office, StormCAD, Hydroflow, ICPR or other industry accepted software

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications :

Knowledge of mission critical projects (e.g. data centers, aviation, industrials, etc.)

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

LEED Accreditation

Experience performing Program or Project Management, or PMP Certification

Experience directly supporting data center engineering and construction

Experience in managing design consultants from the owner's side

Public Compensation

Public Compensation : $167,000 / year to $230,000 / year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry

Industry : Internet

Equal Opportunity

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.

Accommodations : 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.

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