Senior Data Center Mechanical Engineer - Operations Lead

Meta; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 170,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta seeks a Mechanical Engineer for its Data Center Operations Engineering team. The staff-level engineer will lead technically complex projects across facilities infrastructure, providing escalation support and driving operational excellence in Meta's hyperscale data centers.

The role requires extensive experience in HVAC, data center design, and cross-functional collaboration with design teams, construction, vendors, and R&D.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in data center engineering, mission-critical design, construction, operations, maintenance, or related industry.
• Experience researching, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and identifying solutions to resolve mechanical system issues.
• Experience clearly communicating technical issues and presenting to peers, partners, and leadership.
• Experience with project management and driving complex projects by prioritizing competing demands based on impact, deadlines, and stakeholder needs.
• Experience with computer-based mathematical analysis and data analysis.
• Expertise in psychrometrics, heat transfer fundamentals, humidity control, and fluid dynamics.
• Knowledge of major HVAC components, chilled water distribution schemes, condenser water systems, and air distribution methods.
• Knowledge of water treatment systems, including reverse osmosis (RO) plants and pre-treatment processes such as water softening and filtration.
• Familiarity with control systems and mechanical automation systems.
• Ability to navigate and apply industry standards, building codes, and safety standards, including ASHRAE and SMACNA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead technically complex mechanical engineering projects for facilities infrastructure operations.
• Serve as the engineering point of escalation for technically complex mechanical system issues.
• Troubleshoot and engineer enhancements and corrective actions for designs and implementation processes/methods.
• Conduct detailed analyses and audits of mechanical system utilization across the data center fleet.
• Develop measurements and reports from Building Management System (BMS) to optimize performance and reliability.
• Evaluate systems for load management and capacity planning with metrics for strategic planning.
• Review new and retrofit mechanical designs, commissioning plans, and operational procedures.
• Review mechanical as-built documentation, verify accuracy, and update records.
• Develop specifications, RFPs, ROMs, and SOWs for projects.
• Evaluate facility processes and industry best practices to drive efficiencies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers and establish best practices.
• Travel 10-30% to data center and vendor sites for studies and commissioning.

Skills

HVAC design

Data center operations

BMS data analysis

Project management

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

BMS programs

Energy simulation software

Hydraulic simulation

Psychrometric analysis tools

PLC controls

Job description

Meta seeks a Mechanical Engineer for its Data Center Operations Engineering team. The staff-level engineer will lead technically complex projects across facilities infrastructure, providing escalation support and driving operational excellence in Meta's hyperscale data centers.

The role requires extensive experience in HVAC, data center design, and cross-functional collaboration with design teams, construction, vendors, and R&D.