Design Engineering and Construction Operations Engineering, Controls Engineer

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

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 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)