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Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Operations Engineering

Meta· Data Center Design, Engineering, & Construction
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Hybrid (Reston, VA)$170k - $234kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Meta is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join the Data Center Operations Engineering team. The role focuses on mechanical systems for data centers, providing technical leadership, issue escalation, and cross-functional collaboration to optimize thermal, fluid, and overall facility operations across Meta's hyperscale data center portfolio.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technically complex mechanical engineering projects for the facilities infrastructure operations team, cross-functionally with design teams, construction, field operations, vendors, and R&D
  • Serve as engineering point of escalation for technically complex mechanical system issues in data centers
  • 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) and other monitoring systems to optimize performance and reliability
  • Evaluate systems for load management and capacity planning, including monitoring, trending, and developing engineering metrics and statistical data for strategic planning
  • Review new and retrofit mechanical designs, commissioning plans, and critical operational procedures
  • Review mechanical as-built documentation, verify accuracy, investigate site conditions, and update records
  • Develop specifications, RFPs, ROMs, and SOWs for projects
  • Evaluate facility processes and industry best practices to drive efficiencies and effectiveness
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers, establishing best practices
  • Travel 10-30% to data center and vendor sites for engineering studies, on-site support, audits, startup testing, and commissioning

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of professional experience in data center engineering, mission-critical design, construction, operations, maintenance, or related industry
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • Experience researching, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and identifying solutions for mechanical system issues
  • Experience communicating technical issues clearly to peers, partners, and leadership
  • Experience with project management and driving complex projects by prioritizing 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, condenser water systems, and air distribution methods
  • Knowledge of water treatment systems including reverse osmosis (RO) and pretreatment (softening, filtration)
  • Familiarity with control systems and mechanical automation systems
  • Ability to navigate and apply industry standards, building codes, and safety standards (ASHRAE, SMACNA)

Skills

Required:Mechanical engineering leadershipMechanical systems analysisBMS and monitoring data analysisHVAC systems knowledgeWater treatment & RO systemsCode and standards

Benefits

  • Benefits listed by Meta in posting
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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