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Meta Data Center Design Controls Engineer in Menlo Park, California
Summary:
Meta is seeking a Controls Engineer Design Lead 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 multiple 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 ensure maximum efficiency and reliability of our compute infrastructure.As an integral part of the Design team, this role will lead design and construction administration as an Owner Representative leading the Controls Engineer discipline as a subject matter expert. The Controls Engineer will collaborate with multiple stakeholders including internal partners such as Engineering, Construction Management, Quality, Safety, and Operations as well as external partners including Engineers of Record (EoR), general contractors, and regulatory agencies to deliver data center capacity safely, on time, within budget, and of high quality. This position is full-time providing direction aligned with the pace of fast-tracked construction.
Required Skills:
Data Center Design Controls Engineer Responsibilities:
Lead projects through concept, schematic, design development, construction documents, construction administration and turn-over as Controls technical domain lead on new builds (greenfield), leased facility and retrofits projects.
Lead quality approval, process control, product evaluation, vendor proposals, automated testing, software, research and development.
Responsible for controls systems strategies, design, specifications, programming, simulation, testing as well as vendor and commissioning oversight.
Prepare and issue Request for Proposals (RFP), analyze and make award recommendations, manage and administer project/program level contracts, review/approve change cost proposals, value engineering proposals, invoices, shop drawings, submittals, requests for information, reports/audits/studies and other design related deliverables.
Lead development and initiate standards and methods for processes, control logic and sequences, testing, evaluation, and integration.
Review BMS change management and provide feedback.
Collaborate with multiple teams across different disciplines internally and externally. Hold EoR teams accountable on deliverables and performance by providing actionable feedback, including from other stakeholders such as Construction, and by participating in the project health reviews.
In collaboration with stakeholders, analyze forward thinking ideas to identify and mitigate risks, and embedding lessons learned into current and future products.
Close collaboration and engagement with the Quality Team, with focus on area walk downs, critical benchmarks, systems integration and operation, issue resolution, commissioning script review and implementation, and providing technical support and guidance on Design related matters.
Support Facilities Engineering and Operations Team on knowledge sharing, technical guidance and system operation of Design throughout the project schedule.
Drive project schedules while working closely with design and construction to ensure milestones and completion dates are on track. Drive opportunities to compress schedules proactively and in response to business needs.
Develop facility and vendor commissioning tests and standards for BMS project training close out efforts.
Travel to datacenter sites for engineering studies, mechanical/electrical systems audits, startup testing, and full commissioning, as required.
Travel to various equipment and bench testing sites, as well as remotely located design working sessions.
Respond on an as-needed basis to emergencies.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
15+ years of experience with mission critical control system design, development, construction and operations
Experience with industry standards, building codes and safety standards
Experience with Google Suite, Revit/BIM, Bluebeam, Autodesk, or similar design software applications
Experience of BACnet protocol to include IP, ETH and MS/TP
Experience of Modbus protocol to include TCP, and RTU
Knowledge of thermodynamics and psychrometrics
Knowledge of electrical systems and schematics. Low voltage and high voltage
Experience establishing working relationships and navigating competing priorities
Knowledge of Networking Server/Client Workstations
Proven analytical and troubleshooting skills
Project Management experience
Presentation skills to peers, stakeholders and leadership. Demonstrated track record of crafting clear and concise emails, reports & documents for a broad range of stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience as an Owner’s Representative
Knowledge of BAS, DDC, and PLC programming language
Certifications in various control systems including Network Plus (N+) certification
IT and server hardware background
Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) understanding and working knowledge
Schneider Electric PLC/Unity Pro experience
SCADA understanding and working knowledge
OPC UA understanding and working knowledge
Public Compensation:
$195,000/year to $267,000/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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