Connectivity Engineer - Data Center Design, Engineering, & Construction

Meta; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 123,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Connectivity Engineer to join their Design Engineering and Construction team in Missouri. This role involves managing telecommunications projects, ensuring they meet quality standards and are completed on time and within budget. The perfect candidate will have 7+ years in project management within data centers or telecommunications, experience engaging stakeholders, and proficiency in MS Office and project management tools. Salary ranges from $123,000 to $176,000 annually plus bonus and equity. Meta offers a collaborative workspace and a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Must have 7+ years of project management experience in data centers or telecommunications.
• Experience with stakeholder guidance and problem-solving in construction.
• Ability to provide solutions for construction-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Review ongoing projects for efficiencies and document data points.
• Coordinate with construction partners to ensure project deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Telecommunications knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office proficiency

AI integration

Tools

MS Project

Primavera 6

Job description

Apply nowMeta is seeking a Connectivity Engineer to join the Design Engineering and Construction (DEC) team. Our data centers are the foundation upon which our services are delivered, and our rapidly scaling infrastructure operates. The team lights up Meta ’s global data centers, delivering the physical infrastructure that connects the world to the videos, feeds, and other information stored on Meta ’s server banks.The DEC Connectivity Engineer will provide site level support to ensure DEC telecommunication projects are being executed on schedule, within budget and at the level of quality specified. Connectivity Engineer will be the key point of contact for managing the full project life-cycle including project kick-off all the way through production turnover into operations. DEC Connectivity Engineer is highly collaborative with cross-functional partners at the Data Center Headquarters, our on-site contractor, and other data centers globally.---## Connectivity Engineer - Data Center Design, Engineering, & Construction Responsibilities* Project Planning & Control - Create, maintain, and report on-site project and program scope, schedules, and milestones. Work closely with site project management team throughout the project lifecycle from the creation of project and program plans through project close out* Learnings - Continuously review ongoing projects for efficiencies in schedule, budget, and opportunities to enable cross-functional partners to be successful. Document data points to assist with field coordination of projects. Support development of project management best practices and initiatives, coordinating SOPs/SIPs with vendors, and participating in global and regional standards. Coordinate lessons learned with the internal and external cross functional partners* Forecasting - Support project controls team with forecasting and budget efforts as required. Share current project status with upstream and downstream partners, ensuring crisp and complete handoffs between teams* Technical Reviews - Establish milestones for equipment purchase and track and report against these milestones. Assist with the selection and review of a contractor to support the structured cabling work within a data center* Metrics - Report progress and risks on-site projects and other initiatives to key stakeholders* Workflow - Work with installation partners to establish and track milestones. Conduct pre-project planning, project handoffs, and ensure design delivery and verification. Identify and respond to project risks and high-priority issues rapidly and effectively through effective action and appropriate escalation. Track and manage project change order requests* Vendor Field Management - Responsible for all connectivity activities within construction, projects on site including tracking and reporting actual progress related to schedule expectations. Set and communicate clear expectations together with the immediate site team, build key relationships with our installation partners, foster a safe, collaborative working environment and execute a goal of ‘right first time.’* Quality Assurance - Perform physical inspections to ensure that vendor work meets DEC quality standards throughout the lifecycle of the data center. Validate physical installs, test reports, build accuracy, material and local code compliance including constructability reviews on multiple design phases* Technical Field Lead - Technical lead for industry and Meta standards, responsible for leading product evaluation, design, and installation methods in the field, including scope clarification, design, and installation details as the owner of the Request for Information process* Technical Coordination - Develop solutions to in-field scope gap or clash issues. Partner with DEC design and engineering teams to digitally support design reviews, BOM reviews, and as-built drawing validations* Communications and Cross-functional team engagement - Liaise with construction partners to ensure deliverables are met during new builds and retrofits. Coordinate with logistics partners, vendors, and suppliers to ensure a smooth end-to-end flow of materials as needed. Work closely with the relevant teams to proactively communicate progress and project risks and initiatives to key stakeholders* Safety - Ensure that vendors adhere to safety obligations in accordance with local regulations and DEC Safety best practices. Lead a 'safety first' experience while working with others, in support of shared goals. Foster an environment of open and transparent communication while acknowledging demonstrated experience in EHS practices## Minimum Qualifications* 7+ years of experience in project management within data center, telecommunications, or construction environments* Experience engaging and guiding stakeholders* Experience providing solutions to construction related problems* Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and MS Project## Preferred Qualifications* Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)* Experience managing IT or IP network deployment projects in a mission-critical environment requiring coordination across multiple disciplines for the delivery of a common goal* Experience reviewing and leading installations to design documents and specifications* Experience with fiber optic testing at scale, inclusive of complex troubleshooting* Data center development and/or construction management experience* Experience in leading deployments of network/structure cabling infrastructure* Experience with Quality Assurance and Quality Control, including progressive inspections and acceptance* Experience with outside plant cabling (OSP) deployments, including OTDR/OLTS testing* Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies* Experience with Primavera 6* Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)---## About MetaMeta 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.For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click for additional information.$123,000/year to $176,000/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 at Meta.## Equal Employment OpportunityMeta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice .Meta is committed to providing