Meta
Generator Engineer, Data Center Infrastructure
$170K–$234K
Reston, VA +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 10, 2026
- Location
- Reston, VA
Menlo Park, CA - Experience
- 10+ years in engineering, operations, or technical program management within power generation or critical infrastructure environments; also states 10+ years in engineering design, specification, and maintenance of standby power generation systems.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, nuclear, or a related engineering field.
About the job
Leads engineering, reliability, and program operations for Meta’s global data center standby generator fleet, from design and commissioning through ongoing operations.
What you'll do
- Lead generator reliability projects, investigate failures, implement corrective actions, and review designs, commissioning plans, and operating procedures.
- Manage generator program change control, technical specifications and scopes of work, training, and OEM engagement.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams and support HVO and Behind-the-Meter programs; conduct site visits and report findings.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, nuclear, or a related engineering field.
- 10+ years of experience in engineering, operations, or technical program management within power generation or critical infrastructure environments.
- Technical knowledge of diesel engines, standby generation systems, and maintenance practices; experience managing OEM relationships and developing technical specifications or scopes of work.
- Ability to diagnose complex system issues and communicate technical findings to cross-functional partners and leadership.
Nice to have
- Experience with HVO/alternative fuels or Behind-the-Meter/distributed generation operations; Professional Engineer (PE) registration or local equivalent.
- Experience integrating AI tools into workflows and applying responsible AI practices.
Pay
$170,000/year to $234,000/year (base salary)
Tools
Caterpillar, Cummins, MTU, BMS, HVO, Behind-the-Meter (BTM)
AI focus
Integrate AI tools to optimize or redesign workflows and drive measurable impact; apply responsible AI practices and maintain AI skills, including prompt/context engineering and agent orchestration.
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