Lead Building Engineer

Meta; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 129,002 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Health benefits

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Lead Building Engineer to join our data center facility operations team in Montgomery, Alabama. This role involves overseeing the operation and maintenance of our critical data center systems, requiring extensive experience in technical maintenance fields such as electrical generation and HVAC.

The ideal candidate will work on critical infrastructure while ensuring compliance and optimal efficiency. Aiming for operational excellence, you will lead and train teams and manage vendor partnerships. A competitive compensation package, including benefits, is offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in electrical, HVAC, mechanical, or controls maintenance fields.
• Proficient with maintenance management programs and computer systems.
• Ability to regularly walk job site areas of flat and uneven terrain.

Responsibilities

• Oversee work for multiple data centers ensuring compliance and readiness.
• Schedule and supervise vendors during maintenance services.
• Maintain expertise in data center infrastructure and operations.

Skills

Electrical generation

Electrical distribution

Cooling technologies

Building control

Fire protection systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Trade Certification in Electrical or Mechanical (HVAC)

Tools

Maintenance management programs

Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system

Job description

Summary

Meta is seeking a data center lead building engineer to join our data center facility operations team. Our data centers serve as the foundation upon which our software operates to meet the demands of our customers. The Lead Building Engineer will be a part of the Facility Operations team responsible for operating and maintaining critical systems in our data centers. They will be an individual contributor who provides day-to-day coordination and oversight of work over one or more buildings totaling around 70+ MW critical capacity. The Lead Building Engineer will report to a Critical Operations Manager and will be expected to maintain a comprehensive understanding of the state of the data center buildings or property they oversee. The candidate will need experience across technical disciplines such as electrical generation, electrical distribution, cooling technologies, building control, and fire protection systems.

Responsibilities

1. Oversee the work for one or more 30MW+ data centers to ensure schedule deconfliction, work priority, maintenance compliance, procedural compliance, and team readiness
2. Schedule and supervise vendors/subcontractors during equipment/systems maintenance and services
3. Perform hands‑on operations and maintenance, which includes all physical and administrative operations tasks, services, and maintenance, in accordance with site processes and procedures, to ensure optimal uptime, efficiency, and safety in accordance with site standards without disruption to the business
4. Review all operating procedures and serve as the final approval authority on some procedures based on internal standards
5. Support incident management, root cause analysis, and corrective action closure for any operational issues that arise in the data center
6. Achieve and maintain a high level of technical knowledge regarding data center infrastructure and operations. Successfully complete the personnel qualification standards (PQS) training
7. Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of Meta policies and standards and follow standards in all work
8. Provide in‑the‑field training to Critical Facility Engineers and support the identification of training needs across the team
9. Ensure the accuracy of work orders in the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) system (Hexagon)
10. Collaborate with peer Lead Building Engineers to deconflict work across campus and maintain consistency in operations between buildings
11. Provide technical expertise and assistance as required
12. Regularly inspect equipment, buildings, safety routes and grounds to check or identify any abnormal or unsafe conditions or faults
13. Troubleshoot, evaluate, and recommend system upgrades
14. Order parts and supplies for maintenance and repairs through the procurement and inventory management system
15. Escalate issues to facility management appropriately and in a timely manner

Minimum Qualifications

1. 8+ years of experience in electrical, HVAC, mechanical, controls, or other technical maintenance fields
2. Proficient with maintenance management programs
3. Proficient with computer systems, including documents, spreadsheets, and email
4. Ability to regularly walk job site areas of flat and uneven terrain
5. Ability to work at varying heights and from ladders
6. Ability to use hands and fingers
7. Ability to reach, push, pull with hands, arms, and shoulders
8. Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl
9. Ability to lift and/or otherwise move forty‑five pounds or more
10. Ability to sit or stand at a workstation for extended periods of time

Preferred Qualifications

1. Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and life safety monitoring and control systems typically used in critical environments
2. 7+ years of experience in a data center or other critical environment (pharma, clean room, medical, power production, etc.)
3. Bachelor’s Degree, Associates Degree, Trade Certification or state licensure in Electrical or Mechanical (HVAC)
4. Experience in interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings

Public Compensation

$129,002/year to $186,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry

Internet

Equal Opportunity

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative 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. Meta considers 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. Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].