Data Center Facilities Engineering, DCIM Engineer (Reston)

Data Center Facilities Engineering, DCIM Engineer

Meta is seeking a Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) Engineer to become part of our Data Center Facilities Engineering team. Our data centers are the foundation upon which our rapidly growing infrastructure efficiently operates and our innovative services are delivered. The Facilities Engineering team delivers proactive and responsive full-life-cycle engineering expertise to the teams who operate and support our expanding global fleet of data centers. Our Data Center Infrastructure Management System platform enables real-time monitoring and historical analysis of Meta's global data center footprint through integration and monitoring of the power, cooling, and environmental meters connected to our facilities network. This DCIM Engineering role presents an opportunity to work with related cutting edge technology and to push efficiency and associated performance forward for our downstream partners and the industry. The establishment of new regions in the US, Europe, and Asia are important next steps in the evolution of Meta's infrastructure expansion.

Responsibilities

Lead technically complex DCIM engineering projects for the facilities infrastructure operations team. This includes working cross functionally with other technical organizations including design teams, construction, field operations, vendors and R&D.

Engineering point of escalation for DCIM system issues that occur in our data centers.

Troubleshoot and engineer enhancements and corrective actions for designs and implementation processes / methods.

Conduct detailed analyses and audits of DCIM system utilization.

Develop effective measurements and reports from Building Management System (BMS) and other monitoring systems to optimize performance and reliability.

Evaluate systems to perform effective and efficient load management and capacity planning. Monitor, trend, and develop engineering metrics and statistical data for strategic planning.

Review new and retrofit DCIM designs, commissioning plans, and critical operational procedures.

Review DCIM as-built technical documentation and verify accuracy. Investigate actual site conditions and update records.

Develop and generate specifications, RFPs, ROMs and SOWs for projects.

Evaluate facility processes and industry best practices to drive efficiencies and effectiveness.

Routinely report and present to peers, partners and leadership.

Coordination with cross functional partners to ensure DCIM data quality.

Provide DCIM industry expertise in the development of new and enhanced tooling, working closely with end users and cross functional partners.

Develop and maintain processes and procedures associated with the management of the controls and monitoring applications.

Train end users on the proper operation and maintenance of controls and monitoring applications.

Other technical support of electrical and mechanical equipment in a critical facility.

10 to 30% travel to data center and vendor sites for engineering studies, on-site technical support, DCIM systems audits, startup testing, and full commissioning.

Minimum Qualifications

4+ years professional experience in data center engineering, mission critical design, construction, operations, maintenance or related industry.

10+ years of professional Data Center Infrastructure Management engineer work experience. In lieu of specific work experience within the field, either a BS degree in Computer Science (or related field) or an Associates degree in Engineering (or related Technical School certification) plus 6+ years work experience within the discipline will be considered.

4+ years of experience in two or more of the following areas : (1) Electrical Power Monitoring System implementation and support, (2)Data Center Infrastructure Management evaluation, implementation, and support, (3) Building Management System implementation and support.

Experience clearly communicating technical issues.

Possess presentation, project management, and reporting skills.

Experience with computer based mathematical analysis and data analysis.

Experience driving complex projects under pressure.

Capacity to work independently and as a member of a cross functional team.

Demonstrated knowledge of critical facility networking.

Preferred Qualifications

Capacity to research, diagnose, troubleshoot and identify solutions to resolve system issues within discipline.

Familiarity with industry software tools such as Citect SCADA, Modscan, BACnet Explorer, Wireshark, OSIsoft, Microsoft SQL, and Manager / MySQL.

Professional experience in data center engineering, mission critical design, construction, operations, maintenance or related industry.

Experience with software programming languages such as Python, PHP, SQL.

Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of commercial DCIM and data center management systems.

Experience with BACnet, Modbus, and OPC-UA communication protocols.

Organizational skills and experience beyond the field technician level in activities such as project management, project engineering, and operations management.

Working knowledge of Building Management Systems.

Cross-discipline knowledge of multiple critical facility systems.