Facebook

Data Center Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineer

Posted on: 24 Feb 2021

Reston, VA

Job Description

Facebook is seeking a Mechanical Engineer experienced in the design and operations of critical facilities to become part of our Data Center Facilities Engineering team. Our data centers are the foundation upon which rapidly growing infrastructure delivers innovative services. The Facilities Engineering team ensures our highly reliable environment is efficiently operated and supported. The ideal candidate shall be able to work both broadly leading critical projects cross functionally, as well as work independently through deep dives and expert analyses.

Data Center Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineer Responsibilities

* Lead mechanical engineering projects for the Facilities infrastructure Operations team. This includes working cross functionally with design teams, construction, field operations, vendors and R&D.

* Trouble shoot and establish corrective actions for designs and implementation.

* Conduct regular analyses and audits of mechanical system utilization.

* Develop effective measurements and reports from BMS and other monitoring systems to increase 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 as-built mechanical 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.

* 30% travel to data center sites for engineering studies, mechanical systems audits, startup testing, and full commissioning.

Minimum Qualifications

* BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

* Mechanical Professional Engineer (PE) registration.

* 5+ years professional experience in data center/mission critical design, construction, operations, and maintenance.

* Knowledge in airflow and water distribution systems, including reverse osmosis (RO) plants and pre-treatment processes (water softening and filtration).

* Knowledge of HVAC systems, chilled water systems, condenser water systems, pump controls, Glycols, AHU units, (DX, split, RTU, CRAC, etc.), raised floor systems, and Hot/Cold aisle containment.

* Knowledge of industry standards, building codes and safety standards, including familiarity of ASHRAE TC9.9, NFPA-75/76, FM Global Requirements, and SMACNA guidelines.

* Possess trouble shooting, analytical, communication, and reporting skills.

* Familiar with navigating through Building Management System programs (Alerton and Siemens).

* Cross-discipline knowledge of complete critical facility systems such as electrical power distribution and life safety systems.

* Experience driving complex projects under pressure.

* Familiar with AutoCAD and Visio software.

Preferred Qualifications

* 5+ years of HVAC design experience.

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About the Facebook company

Facebook's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we're building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Facebook are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities we're just getting started.

Facebook is 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.

Facebook

Menlo Park, CA

Facebook, Inc. provides various products to connect and share through mobile devices, personal computers, and other surfaces worldwide. The company’s products include Facebook that enables people to connect, share, discover, and communicate with each other on mobile devices and personal computers; Instagram, a community for sharing photos, videos, and messages; Messenger, a messaging application for people to connect with friends, family, groups, and businesses across platforms and devices; and WhatsApp, a messaging application for use by people and businesses to communicate in a private way. It also provides Oculus, a hardware, software, and developer ecosystem, which allows people to come together and connect with each other through its Oculus virtual reality products. As of December 31, 2018, it had approximately 1.52 billion daily active users. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California.

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