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Generator Engineer, Data Center Infrastructure

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

About the role

Generator Engineer to contribute to Meta's Design Engineering and Construction Operations Engineering team. Manages stand-by power generation fleet across data centers, supporting design, commissioning, operation, and programmatic initiatives including HVO fuel transition and Behind-the-Meter power generation.

Responsibilities

  • Fleet Engineering & Reliability
  • Lead complex generator engineering projects including root cause analysis of system failures, development of corrective actions, and implementation of design enhancements across the global fleet
  • Evaluate system performance for load management and capacity planning; develop engineering metrics, health dashboards, and BMS-based reporting to optimize reliability and inform business-critical decisions
  • Review new and retrofit generator designs, commissioning plans, critical operational procedures, and as-built documentation for accuracy and completeness
  • Serve as an engineering point of escalation for generator system issues across all data center sites
  • Manage change controls for the generator program spanning design, build, and operations phases
  • Develop and maintain specifications, RFPs, ROMs, SOWs, and master statements of work (MSOWs) in coordination with sourcing and procurement partners
  • Evaluate facility processes and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement in the program's efficiency and effectiveness
  • Manage and expand the internal advanced generator training program; support new site SME onboarding and program administration (internal learning management and knowledge-sharing platforms)
  • Lead cross-functional efforts spanning Design, Quality, Data Science, EHS, Capacity, and field operations teams
  • Coordinate fleet-wide equipment issue management and OEM vendor engagement (Caterpillar, Cummins, MTU) through recurring sync meetings
  • Conduct site visits (20–30% travel) for engineering studies, technical support, audits, startup testing, and commissioning
  • Routinely report and present findings, recommendations, and program status to peers, partners, and leadership
  • Provide engineering support for HVO fuel transition implementation across new and existing sites in partnership with Energy teams
  • Support Behind-the-Meter (BTM) operational activities, including PPA monitoring, fuel ordering logistics, and site training coordination

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, nuclear, or a related engineering field
  • 10+ years of experience in engineering, operations, or technical program management within power generation or critical infrastructure environments
  • Technical knowledge of diesel engines, standby generation systems, and engine maintenance practices, with familiarity across major OEM platforms (Caterpillar, Cummins, MTU)
  • Experience managing vendor/OEM relationships and developing technical specifications or scopes of work
  • Demonstrated ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex system issues independently and collaboratively
  • Experience communicating technical findings in writing and verbally to cross-functional partners and leadership

Skills

Required:Electrical, mechanical, or related engineering expertise across power generationProject/program managementVendor/OEM relationship management

Benefits

  • Benefits with Meta (see posting)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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