Facebook was built to help people connect and share, and over the last decade our tools have played a critical part in changing how people around the world communicate with one another. With over a billion people using the service and more than fifty offices around the globe, a career at Facebook offers countless ways to make an impact in a fast growing organization.

Facebook is seeking an Electrical Engineer experienced in the design and operations of critical facilities to become part of our data center Facility Operations Engineering team. Our data centers are the foundation upon which our rapidly growing infrastructure efficiently operates and our innovative services are delivered. The establishment of new regions in the US, Europe, and Asia are important next steps in the evolution of the Facebook’s infrastructure expansion. The Operations Engineering team designs and ensures our highly reliable environment is supported. The ideal candidate will be able to work both broadly, leading critical projects cross functionally, as well as work independently through deep dives and expert analyses. This position is full-time and located in our Menlo Park office.

Responsibilities

  • Lead electrical engineering projects. This includes working cross functionally with design teams, construction, field operations, vendors, and R&D.
  • Conduct analyses and audits of electrical systems.
  • Prepare electrical specifications and design criteria for future data center builds and retrofits.
  • Review and develop design standards, specs, and method of procedures (MOP) for consistency and maximum system reliability.
  • Generate RFPs, ROMs and SOWs for projects.
  • Participate in vendor, supplier, and contractor management at each site.
  • Provide electrical mission critical system review services to local data center operations teams.
  • Provide training and plans to data center teams regarding electrical system operations and limitations, along with scheduled maintenance.
  • Evaluate data center commissioning scripts and participate in commissioning activities (Integrated System Test) for new and retrofitted data centers.
  • Provide and analyze energy efficient solutions to minimize power losses.
  • Review and develop detailed scripts for change management request (CMR) activities.
  • Travel to data center sites for engineering studies, electrical systems audits, startup testing, and full commissioning.
  • Participate in equipment failure and power outage incidents and drive Root-Cause-Analysis (RCA).
  • Review and update data center electrical “as-built” documentation as re-configurations occur.

  • Respond on an as-needed basis to emergencies.Requirements

  • BS/BA or MS/MA in electrical engineering
  • Electrical Professional Engineer (PE) registration is preferred, candidates on track to complete this will be considered
  • 7+ years professional experience in data center design, construction, operations, and maintenance of critical facilities (or related fields)
  • Working knowledge of high voltage (115kV, 12kV) substation design, mission critical power distribution, UPS, PDU, generator power systems, and Building Management Systems
  • Knowledge of industry standards, building codes and safety standards (NFPA, UFC)
  • Strong cross-discipline knowledge of complete critical facility systems
  • Strong trouble shooting and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication, presentation, project management, and reporting skills
  • Ability to provide solutions to complex projects under pressure
  • Familiarity with SKM and Visio software is preferred
  • Experience in load management at the operations level within a critical facility
  • This position will be located in Menlo Park, CA with national and international travel required approx. 30%As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Facebook is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations-ext@fb.com or you may call us at 1+650-308-7837.

Desired Skills and Experience

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