Water Manager

Facebook; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 152,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta is seeking a Water Manager to lead cross-functional projects for data center development. The role involves managing water and wastewater assessments, engaging with utilities, and ensuring compliance with water-related regulations. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and extensive experience in utility infrastructure, with a focus on water management.

Qualifications

• 12+ years professional experience in utility infrastructure projects.
• Technical expertise in water policy and permitting.
• Experience with water utilities in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Lead water and wastewater due diligence for data center site selection.
• Manage water/sewer agreements and facilitate communication with stakeholders.
• Develop training tools regarding water goals and compliance.

Skills

Water use and wastewater discharge

Water efficiency techniques

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in related field

Job description

**Summary:**

Meta evaluates sites around the world for data center development and is seeking a water manager to lead water and wastewater cross-functional project efforts for our large and growing Data Center portfolio. This position will report directly to the Water Team Manager within the broader Site Development team and will work closely with other Data Center teams. Travel will be required to visit our data center sites and attend agency and stakeholder meetings.

**Required Skills:**

Water Manager Responsibilities:

1. Lead water and wastewater due diligence, risk assessments and strategy for data center site selection efforts in the U.S., including watershed analyses, utility and infrastructure assessments, water rights needs, and/or water-related permit requirements.

2. Facilitate and drive communication and cross-team coordination between internal water stakeholders, including Sustainability, Engineering, Design, and Construction.

3. Manage and develop water/sewer agreements during all phases of a project, including initial negotiations along with partner teams during site selection, including the renegotiation of agreements if needed.

4. Lead discussions and long-term relationships with water utilities regarding technical aspects of projects, including water/sewer agreement terms and conditions, projected capacity requirements of various data center products, and offsite infrastructure improvements.

5. Scope, review findings, and provide direction to consultants and internal teams on water evaluations, when needed.

6. Communicate to multiple cross functional Meta teams and leadership regarding water risks and operational viability for new sites, as well as water commitments and obligations for selected sites.

7. Work with internal partners on external stakeholder communication.

8. Collaborate with the Meta Policy team to monitor relevant state and local policies that could affect water for specific sites.

9. Provide expertise to multiple internal teams and coordinate with other teams about relevant water issues and requirements.

10. Develop training and educational tools regarding water goals, compliance and awareness.

11. Manage the preparation of transition documents for use by the Water Program Manager during construction and operations for Data Centers, including coordinating input from consultants and internal teams.

12. Assist in facilitating the growth of the water program within Meta Data Centers as the company continues to grow.

13. Travel domestically up to 30%

**Minimum Qualifications:**

Minimum Qualifications:

14. Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years professional experience in the planning, design, construction, and operation of utility infrastructure projects for water supply, treatment, and conveyance and wastewater conveyance and treatment, water resources management, and/or hydrology/hydrogeology

15. Technical expertise related to water use and wastewater discharge, water efficiency techniques, as well as water policy and permitting in the United States

16. Experience in working with water utilities in the United States

17. Experience with communication, organizational and program management skills

18. Experience to manage multiple projects and coordinate with internal staff, external consultants, and other stakeholders

19. Experience to work in teams, and establish and maintain cross-functional and working relationships

20. Experience to communicate and work with highly confidential information

**Preferred Qualifications:**

Preferred Qualifications:

21. Master’s degree in related field

22. Experience with water and wastewater infrastructure planning for data centers

23. Professional Civil Engineer License

**Public Compensation:**

$152,000/year to $221,000/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. We also consider 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. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

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