Generator Engineer, Data Center Infrastructure

Meta; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Generator Engineer to join the Design Engineering and Construction Operations Engineering team in Menlo Park, CA. You will help manage a growing fleet of standby power for data centers from design through long-term operation and optimization.

You will lead complex generator projects, coordinate vendor engagements with Caterpillar, Cummins and MTU, and support site commissioning, with 20–30% travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, nuclear, or related engineering field.
• 10+ years of engineering, operations, or technical program management experience in power generation or critical infra.
• Technical knowledge of diesel engines and standby generation systems across major OEMs (Caterpillar, Cummins, MTU).
• Experience managing vendor/OEM relationships and developing technical specs or SOWs.
• Proven ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex system issues and communicate findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex generator engineering projects including root cause analysis and design enhancements across the global fleet.
• Evaluate system performance for load management and capacity planning.
• Develop metrics, health dashboards, and reporting to inform decisions.
• Review new and retrofit generator designs and commissioning plans for accuracy.
• Serve as engineering escalation point for generator issues across data center sites.
• Coordinate cross-functional efforts with Design, Quality, Data Science, EHS, and operations.

Skills

Vendor management

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) registration

Job description

Meta is seeking a Generator Engineer to become part of our Design Engineering and Construction Operations Engineering team. The Generator Program team manages a growing fleet approaching 4GW of standby power generation across our global footprint of data centers. Generator Engineers are involved in all aspects of generator life-cycle operations, from design and commissioning through long-term operation, essential to ensuring reliable standby power for our critical infrastructure. They provide direct support to our field teams for new construction, site specific projects and global level programmatic efforts. Operation includes PM program oversight, optimization initiatives, troubleshooting, root cause evaluations, OEM vendor engagement, and emerging programs such as HVO fuel transition and Behind-the-Meter (BTM) power generation. The establishment of new regions in the US, Europe, and Asia are important next steps in the evolution of Meta’s infrastructure expansion.

Generator Engineer, Data Center Infrastructure Responsibilities

• Fleet Engineering & Reliability
• Lead complex generator engineering projects including root cause analysis of system failures, development of corrective actions, and implementation of design enhancements across the global fleet
• Evaluate system performance for load management and capacity planning
• develop engineering metrics, health dashboards, and BMS-based reporting to optimize reliability and inform business-critical decisions
• Review new and retrofit generator designs, commissioning plans, critical operational procedures, and as-built documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Serve as an engineering point of escalation for generator system issues across all data center sites
• Program Management and Change Control
• Manage change controls for the generator program spanning design, build, and operations phases
• Develop and maintain specifications, RFPs, ROMs, SOWs, and master statements of work (MSOWs) in coordination with sourcing and procurement partners
• Evaluate facility processes and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement in the program’s efficiency and effectiveness
• Manage and expand the internal advanced generator training program
• support new site SME onboarding and program administration (internal learning management and knowledge-sharing platforms)
• Cross-Functional Coordination and Vendor Management
• Lead cross-functional efforts spanning Design, Quality, Data Science, EHS, Capacity, and field operations teams
• Coordinate fleet-wide equipment issue management and OEM vendor engagement (Caterpillar, Cummins, MTU) through recurring sync meetings
• Conduct site visits (20–30% travel) for engineering studies, technical support, audits, startup testing, and commissioning
• Routinely report and present findings, recommendations, and program status to peers, partners, and leadership
• Emerging Programs
• Provide engineering support for HVO fuel transition implementation across new and existing sites in partnership with Energy teams
• Support Behind-the-Meter (BTM) operational activities, including PPA monitoring, fuel ordering logistics, and site training coordination

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, nuclear, or a related engineering field
• 10+ years of experience in engineering, operations, or technical program management within power generation or critical infrastructure environments
• Technical knowledge of diesel engines, standby generation systems, and engine maintenance practices, with familiarity across major OEM platforms (Caterpillar, Cummins, MTU)
• Experience managing vendor/OEM relationships and developing technical specifications or scopes of work
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex system issues independently and collaboratively
• Experience communicating technical findings in writing and verbally to cross-functional partners and leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in engineering design, specification, and maintenance of standby power generation systems
• Experience with HVO/alternative fuels or Behind-the-Meter/distributed generation operations
• Experience in project management, project engineering, or operations management beyond field technician-level responsibilities
• Track record of driving results through influence, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration or a local equivalent
• Deep technical knowledge across generator subsystems including alternators, controls, enclosures, fuel storage/polishing, and starting systems
• Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
• 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

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.

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$170,000/year to $234,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

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