Electrical Engineer, Data Center Electrical Design Engineering

Meta; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Data Center Electrical Engineer SME to own power system design and stability for next-generation data center platforms. The role requires deep modeling, troubleshooting, and strategic planning across large-scale facilities.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in electrical or power system engineering, experience with hyperscale data centers, and strong leadership to drive architectural roadmaps. Advanced AI tool integration and responsible practices are welcomed.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD with focus on Power Systems Design or related field.
• 7+ years in electrical/power system engineering for critical infrastructure.
• Experience with hyperscale data centers or high-power hardware.
• Expertise in advanced modeling for data center hardware designs.

Responsibilities

• Own power system engineering and stability for next-gen data centers.
• Design, model, and validate critical electrical infrastructure.
• Set long-term technical strategy for power architectures.
• Present findings to cross-functional engineering and leadership teams.

Skills

Power Systems Design

Electrical Modeling

Data Center Experience

Troubleshooting

Leadership

AI Tools Integration

Cross-functional Communication

Education

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems

PhD in Electrical Engineering (Power Systems)

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 operation of critical facilities to become part of our Electrical Design Engineering team. This position is specifically for a subject matter expert (SME) who will own the power system engineering and stability of next-generation, high-power density compute platforms within a large-scale data center environment. The role requires in-depth technical expertise in sophisticated electrical modeling, advanced system-level troubleshooting, and the ability to set a long-term technical strategy.

• BS/MS in Electrical Engineering with focus on Power Systems Design, or a related technical field7+ years of experience in electrical or power system engineering, including design, modeling, or validation testing for critical infrastructure
• Experience within hyperscale data centers, high-power hardware development, or similar critical infrastructure environments
• Expertise in advanced modeling (e.g., electromagnetic, AI and non-AI loads, etc.) techniques for complex data center hardware designs (e.g., high-power racks, high-current conductors, busbar systems, etc.). Relevant experience and expertise in electrical power simulation software - e.g., ETAP, EMTP, PSSE, PSCAD, EasyPower, Powerworld, Matlab Simulink etcTrack record of troubleshooting and root cause isolation in complex electrical systems
• Experience leading electrical component/equipment deployment, testing, and failure analysis across multiple complex hardware programs
• Experience applying structured troubleshooting and analytical methods to diagnose and resolve electrical system issues
• Experience presenting technical findings and recommendations to cross-functional engineering and leadership audiences
• Experience in designing data centers served with behind-the-meter (BTM) or islanded onsite generation with integrated inverter-based technologies such as battery energy storage systems (BESS), super-capacitors, and other technologies
• Demonstrated ability to be a proactive driver and owner of major, long-term power infrastructure architectural roadmaps for the organization
• Working knowledge of FERC/NERC interconnection requirements for large load interconnections
• Experience defining strategic vision and setting the technical strategy for future power infrastructures
• Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
• Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
• MS/Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a closely related field
• Expertise in HVDC electrical design, system modeling, and safety/transient studies for high-power IT racks
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)