Lead Building Engineer

Meta; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Lead Building Engineer to join its Data Center Critical Facility Operations team in Henrico, Virginia. You will provide senior-level technical leadership across mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and controls systems within a critical facility, driving uptime and reliability.

You will mentor engineers, develop SOPs and PM programs, oversee maintenance, analyze performance via BMS, and conduct root cause analyses while collaborating with vendors on capital projects and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Senior-level technical leadership across mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and controls systems in a data center environment.
• Experience leading maintenance programs, SOPs, EOPs, and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to manage planned/unplanned work safely and in compliance with change-control and uptime requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior technical resource for data center facility operations.
• Lead development and continuous improvement of SOPs, EOPs, and preventive maintenance.
• Oversee maintenance activities and ensure safety and change-control adherence.
• Mentor engineers and technicians on best practices, equipment operation, and safety.
• Analyze system performance via building management systems to identify faults.
• Lead root-cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with vendors and stakeholders on capital projects and commissioning.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Controls systems

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Building Management System (BMS)

Job description

# Lead Building EngineerHenrico, VA+7 locationsData Center Operations+ 1 moreApply nowMeta is seeking a Lead Building Engineer to join our Data Center Critical Facility Operations team. Our data centers are the backbone of the infrastructure that powers Meta's global platforms, and this role is central to keeping those systems running at peak reliability. As a Lead Building Engineer, you will provide senior-level technical leadership across mechanical, electrical, and controls systems within a critical facility environment, driving operational excellence, mentoring other engineers, and ensuring continuous uptime across mission-critical infrastructure.---## Lead Building Engineer Responsibilities* Serve as the senior technical resource for data center facility operations, providing guidance and oversight on complex mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and controls systems maintenance and troubleshooting* Lead the development, review, and continuous improvement of standard operating procedures, emergency operating procedures, and preventive maintenance programs for critical facility systems* Oversee and coordinate planned and unplanned maintenance activities, ensuring all work is executed safely and in compliance with site processes, change management protocols, and uptime requirements* Mentor other engineers and technicians on technical best practices, equipment operation, and safety standards within the critical facility environment* Utilize building management systems and monitoring platforms to analyze system performance, identify anomalies, and drive proactive resolution of potential faults before they impact operations* Lead root cause analysis investigations following equipment failures or operational incidents, documenting findings and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence* Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders to plan and execute capital projects, equipment upgrades, and system commissioning activities