Civil Engineer - Data Center Design, Engineering and Construction (DEC), Denver

Civil Engineer - Data Center Design, Engineering and Construction (DEC)

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Meta is seeking a Civil Engineer to join the DEC Design team. In this role, you will provide civil engineering subject matter expertise and leadership for Data Center designs and systems with the goal of deploying concepts at scale in a global environment. Our team is comprised of in-house engineers and architects who focus on streamlining our Data Center design program to enable fast deployment by the site-specific design teams. We also focus on technical evaluation of new data center concepts and technologies as well as staying engaged with emerging industry trends and building codes. As an Owner's Rep, the individual will need to negotiate between competing priorities, manage risk to the business, and be held accountable for consultant performance. Our data centers are the foundation upon which our software operates enabling innovation for the company. Building and operating data centers the "right" way from the day they go live is synonymous with ensuring capacity availability and capital conservatism. The data center design team approaches facility design from the chips on the server boards to the facility mechanical and electrical distribution systems which ensure and maximize efficiency of our compute infrastructure. This position is full-time.

Civil Engineer - Data Center Design, Engineering and Construction (DEC) Responsibilities

Provide Civil and Geotechnical technical review and oversight of new data center designs
Provide Civil and Geotechnical technical support for site selection, due diligence, master planning and permitting
Engage with Meta stakeholders, external architectural and engineering consultant teams, authorities having jurisdiction and site contractors to ensure that Meta's data center design standards and quality are met
Typical work tasks can include geotechnical report review, topographic and boundary survey review, traffic impact study evaluation, evaluation of site-specific schedules, review of offsite infrastructure plans, review of site civil plans including mass grading, site utilities or early enablement packages, coordination with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) and consultant teams
Provide guidance as needed associated to overall construction schedule impacts from early civil works across all disciplines
Lead program improvements to Meta's civil and geotechnical design standards and support development of new products for civil discipline
Travel (around 25%) to data center sites when needed for engineering studies, systems audits, testing, and commissioning
Participate in system failure or related incident Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Respond on an as-needed basis to emergencies

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, or related field
Professional Engineer registration, or European equivalent
Experience creating technical playbooks, standards, and template documentation for use within a portfolio of facilities
Experience working on a program which includes global engineering
7+ years professional experience supporting large industrial campus site and utility planning and construction
Experience managing the production of site infrastructure documents including preliminary utility, grading, and drainage plans as well as roadway infrastructure
Knowledge of Geophysics and Geotechnical engineering, including soil mechanics, grading, stormwater management, and erosion/sediment control engineering
Knowledge of campus planning strategies and regulatory processes, entitlement, and permitting
Knowledge of mission critical building systems, including mechanical, electrical, fire protection, structural, and architectural systems
Knowledge of industry standards, building codes and safety standards including IBC, ASCE, and European equivalents
Experience with troubleshooting and problem solving
Experience providing solutions to complex projects under pressure
Effective communications skills, fluent in English
Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D, Infraworks, ArcGIS, MS office, StormCAD, Hydroflow, ICPR or other industry accepted software

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of mission critical projects (e.g. data centers, aviation, industrials, etc.)
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
LEED Accreditation
Experience performing Program or Project Management, or PMP Certification
Experience directly supporting data center engineering and construction
Experience in managing design consultants from the owner's side

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About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

167 000 USD/year to 230 000 USD/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. You may view our Equal Employment Opportunity notice here .

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