Design Engineering and Construction Operations Engineering, Controls Engineer New

Meta is seeking a Controls Engineer to become part of our Design Engineering and Construction Operations Engineering team. Our data centers are the foundation upon which our rapidly growing infrastructure efficiently operates and our innovative services are delivered. The Operations Engineering team delivers proactive and responsive full-life-cycle engineering expertise to the teams who operate and support our expanding global fleet of data centers.

Controls Engineers are involved in all aspects of data center operations, essential to ensuring effective performance, sequenced system operations, monitoring feedback and analysis. They provide direct support to our field teams for new construction, site specific projects and global level programmatic efforts.

The establishment of new regions in the US, Europe, and Asia are important next steps in the evolution of Meta's infrastructure expansion.Responsibilities

Lead technically complex [Discipline] engineering projects for the facilities infrastructure operations team. This includes working cross functionally with other technical organizations including design teams, construction, field operations, vendors and R&D

Engineering point of escalation for Controls system issues that occur in our data centers

Troubleshoot and engineer enhancements and corrective actions for designs and implementation processes/methods

Conduct detailed analyses and audits of Controls system utilization

Develop effective measurements and reports from Building Management System (BMS) and other monitoring systems to optimize performance and reliability

Evaluate systems to perform effective and efficient load management and capacity planning. Monitor, trend, and develop engineering metrics and statistical data for strategic planning

Review new and retrofit Controls designs, commissioning plans, and critical operational procedures

Review Controls "as-built" technical documentation and verify accuracy. Investigate actual site conditions and update records

Develop and generate specifications, RFPs, ROMs and SOWs for projects

Evaluate facility processes and industry best practices to drive efficiencies and effectiveness

Routinely report and present to peers, partners and leadership

Up to 30% travel to data center and vendor sites for engineering studies, on-site technical support, [Discipline] systems audits, startup testing, and full commissioning

Minimum Qualifications

4+ years professional experience in data center engineering, mission critical design, construction, operations, maintenance or related industry

10+ years of professional controls engineering work experience; In lieu of specific work experience within the discipline, either a BS degree in Controls Engineering (or related field) or an Associates degree in Engineering (or related Technical School certification) plus 6+ years of work experience within the discipline will be considered

BS degree in Controls Engineering, or related field

Ability to research, diagnose, troubleshoot and identify solutions to resolve system issues within discipline

Experience clearly communicating technical issues

Possess presentation, project management, and reporting skills

Experience with computer based mathematical analysis and data analysis

Experience driving complex projects under pressure

Ability to work independently and as a member of a cross functional team

Knowledge of industry standards, building codes and safety standards applicable to the region where the position will be based

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

Experience in mission critical facility design, construction, operations, and maintenance

Experience leading or coordinating activities such as project management, project engineering, and operations management

Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

Cross-discipline knowledge of multiple critical facility systems

Professional Engineer (PE) registration or local equivalent

Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)