R&D Electrical Engineer

Meta is seeking an Electrical Engineer experienced in the design and operations of critical facilities to become part of our Technical Strategy R&D team. Our data centers are the foundation upon which our software operates with efficient ease. Building and operating data centers the "right" way from the day they go live is synonymous with ensuring capacity availability and capital conservatism. The Technical Strategy R&D team endeavors to be the benchmark of innovation for the data center industry and improve reliability, safety and efficiency through innovative solutions, enabling Infrastructure teams to excel in achieving their goals. R&D Electrical Engineer Responsibilities: Develop concepts for new data center infrastructure solutions focused on electrical systems and building management technologies to improve reliability, efficiency, speed to market and cost Lead proof of concept projects, prototypes and pilot deployments to evaluate the technical benefits and feasibility of various electrical solutions for broader deployment within data center environment Cross-functional collaboration with other Meta teams including Hardware Engineering, Network Engineering, Automations and Controls, Construction, and Facilities Operations Develop strong industry relationships with data center peers, vendors, academic, and government organizations to remain current on industry trends while influencing technology development Ability to travel internationally to data center sites and meetings with vendors and industry partners Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering 10+ years professional experience in electrical critical systems design, construction, operations, and maintenance Research & Development experience including concept, design, modeling, prototyping, and testing Cross-discipline experience of complete mission critical facility systems: power distribution, generators, UPS, PDU, high voltage substation design, medium voltage distribution systems, and automations & controls systems Experience in industry standards, building codes and safety standards including NEC, ASHRAE, NETA, ANSI, IEEE, NFPA, UL, UFC and UBC Experience with international standards including IEC, CE, and EN Troubleshooting and analytical experience Effective presentation and communication experience Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering Professional Engineer registration Experience designing DC power systems Experience within the data center technology stack: computer, network, storage, and software architectures Design and operation experience with large and complex data centers, including campus systems Experience with construction processes and cost estimating methodologies Experience in the design, development, and manufacturing processes as applied to electrical equipmen Facebook is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.Facebook is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.