Data Center Electrical Engineer

Meta; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Meta is hiring a Data Center Electrical Engineer in Menlo Park, CA to design and operate critical facility power systems. You will lead the full design life cycle, collaborate with vendors, and drive reliable, scalable data center infrastructure.

Requirements include seven years of hands-on experience, familiarity with electrical power modelling tools and industry standards, plus strong communication and cross-team collaboration skills. Travel to sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Seven years of hands-on experience in mission-critical electrical power components and systems.
• Experience with electrical power simulation software (ETAP, EMTP, PSSE, PSCAD, Easypower, Powerworld, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Familiarity with NEC, NETA, ANSI, IEEE, NFPA, UL, UFC and UBC safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop concepts for data center electrical power system technologies to reduce cost and improve reliability.
• Lead design and development of electrical systems from concept to deployment.
• Collaborate with data center vendors and consultants on technology trends and BoD specs.
• Procure and manage critical infrastructure equipment with external partners.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration across Hardware Engineering, Supply Chain, and Data Center Operations.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Power distribution design

Protection & controls

Vendor collaboration

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

MSEE (preferred)

Tools

ETAP

EMTP

PSSE

PSCAD

Easypower

Powerworld

MATLAB Simulink

Job description

Meta's mission is to give people the power to build communities and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we're building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build communities and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities — we're just getting started.Meta is seeking a Data Center Electrical Engineer experienced in the design and operations of critical facilities to become part of our design engineering team. Our data centers are the foundation upon which our software operates with efficient ease. Building and operating data centers the "right" way from the day they go live is synonymous with ensuring capacity, availability, and capital conservatism. The Meta Data Center Engineering team focuses on improving reliability, safety, and efficiency for the data center industry and improve reliability, safety, and efficiency through innovative solutions, enabling infrastructure teams to excel in achieving their goals.

Data Center Electrical Engineer Responsibilities:

• Develop concepts for new data center infrastructure solutions focused on electrical power system technologies to reduce cost, improve reliability, efficiency, and speed to market
• Lead all phases of design and development life cycle of electrical systems comprising concept design, prototyping and deployments
• Develop collaborations with data center technology vendors, and consultants to remain current on data center electrical systems industry trends while influencing relevant technology development
• Collaborate with external vendors to select, procure, and manage critical infrastructure equipment (e.g., Substation power transformers, Medium voltage GIS + AIS switchgear, low voltage transformers, solid state transformers, DC to DC converters, High ampacity busway etc.)
• Manage the selection, procurement, and ongoing oversight of essential infrastructure equipment, which includes Substation power transformers, Medium voltage GIS + AIS switchgear, low voltage transformers, solid state transformers, DC to DC converters, etc., in partnership with external vendors
• Lead the evaluation and adoption of new power technologies (e.g., fuel cells, advanced battery storage, microgrid controllers, onsite generation, solid state transformers) and develop specifications and basis of design (BoD) with vendors to enable capital investments
• Drive required cross-functional collaboration with other teams including Hardware Engineering, Supply Chain, construction, commissioning, and data center operations
• Ability to travel to vendor/design partner locations and data center sites for verification/validation testing of electrical systems technologies and products

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum seven (7) years of hands‑on design and development experience in mission‑critical electrical power components and systems including concept formulation, detailed design, modeling/simulation, prototyping, verification/validation testing and deployment for sustained operations
• Experience in electrical power simulation software - e.g. ETAP, EMTP, PSSE, PSCAD, Easypower, Powerworld, Matlab Simulink etc
• Experience with electric power industry standards, building codes and safety standards including NEC, NETA, ANSI, IEC, IEEE, NFPA, UL, UFC and UBC
• Cross‑disciplinary knowledge of data center electrical systems design and operation: HV‑MV‑LV power distribution, backup power, energy storage, and onsite generation
• Experience in designing and implementing protection & control systems
• Effective presentation and communication skills
• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of cost estimating methodologies to establish business cases for electrical design products - e.g. Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), ROI, etc
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• Active participation in IEEE working group meetings, contributing to specific areas such as: system planning, large load integration, protection and controls, and modeling
• Experience in electrical power systems reliability modeling, statistical analyses, and data science techniques
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• Experience in designing datacenters served with behind the meter (BTM) islanded onsite generation with integrated inverter based technologies such as battery energy storage systems (BESS), supercapacitors and other technologies
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Experience with high voltage transmission planning and working knowledge of FERC/NERC interconnection requirements for large load interconnections
• Experience in applying systems engineering elements/methods to electrical design and development projects
• Professional Engineer registration
• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering - MSEE
• Experience in server power supplies and power electronics related to AC/DC conversion and distribution at various voltage levels

About 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 Affimative 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.

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$173,000/year to $245,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual 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.