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Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Design

Meta

New York, NY
Full Time
Senior
19 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Meta is seeking a Mechanical Engineer experienced in the design and construction of Critical Facilities to become part of our Data Center Design team. Our data centers are the foundation upon which our software operates. Building and operating reliable and efficient data centers is essential to support the growth of Meta. The data center design team collaborates with all key stakeholders to ensure engineering and design of our data centers incorporate considerations from micro-levels (servers and IT equipment design requirements) to macro-levels (mechanical cooling and power distribution options) to enable maximum efficiency and reliability of our compute infrastructure. As an integral part of the Design team, you will support design and construction administration as Design Owner Representative, Mechanical Design Engineer and subject matter expert, collaborating with multiple internal partner teams such as Engineering, Construction Management, Quality, Safety, and Facility Engineering, and external partners such as engineers of record, general contractors, and regulatory agencies to deliver data center capacity safely, on time, within budget, and of high quality. This position is full-time, based in one of our US-office locations within the DEC (Design, Engineering and Construction) Team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support design and construction administration as Design Owner Representative, Mechanical Design Engineer, and subject matter expert.
  • Collaborate with internal teams such as Engineering, Construction Management, Quality, Safety, and Facility Engineering.
  • Work with external partners including engineers of record, general contractors, and regulatory agencies.
  • Ensure data center capacity is delivered safely, on time, within budget, and of high quality.

Requirements

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer.
  • 10+ years of professional experience in mission critical building design, construction, and/or operations.
  • Knowledge of HVAC systems including Evaporative Systems, Chilled/Condenser Water/Liquid Cooled Systems, Air Handling Systems, Hot/Cold aisle containment, data center rack/row level liquid cooling technologies, and Building Management System/Controls Automation.
  • Knowledge of Plumbing systems including Water Treatment, Pumping Systems and Distribution, Sanitary/Waste Systems, and Storm Drainage Systems.
  • Knowledge of Fire Protection/Fire Alarm systems such as Early Warning/Detection Systems, Double Interlock Pre-Action, and Wet Pipe Systems.
  • Knowledge of industry standards, building codes and safety standards including UMC, NFPA, ASHRAE, UBC, LEED.
  • Proven analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Project Management Experience.
  • Effective presentation and communication skills to peers.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Experience on liquid cooling mission critical facilities.
  • Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), Revit, Visio, Bluebeam software, Oracle P6, Google suite, FLOTHERM or AFT Fathom.
  • Experience with construction and cost estimating processes.
  • Experience with local/state code compliance.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with liquid cooling mission critical facilities.

Qualifications

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer.
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Job Details

Posted AtJun 2, 2025
Job CategoryProduct Management
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeOnsite
ExperienceSenior

About Meta

Website

meta.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

New York, NY

Industry

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers

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