Meta
Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Operations Engineering
$170K–$234K
Reston, VA +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 10, 2026
- Location
- Reston, VA
Menlo Park, CA - Experience
- 8+ years in a listed or related industry; 5+ years of HVAC design experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
About the job
Leads complex mechanical engineering projects and resolves system issues to improve the performance, reliability, and operation of Meta’s data centers.
What you'll do
- Lead mechanical engineering projects and act as the escalation point for complex data center system issues.
- Analyze mechanical system use and monitoring data; support performance optimization, load management, and capacity planning.
- Review designs and operational documentation, develop project specifications, and provide technical leadership and mentorship.
What they ask for
- 8+ years of professional experience in data center engineering, mission-critical design, construction, operations, maintenance, or a related industry.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Expertise in psychrometrics, heat transfer, humidity control, and fluid dynamics; knowledge of HVAC and water systems.
- 5+ years of HVAC design experience.
Nice to have
- Mechanical Professional Engineer (PE) registration or local equivalent.
- Experience with data center technologies such as liquid cooling, technical water loops, PLC controls, and large-scale evaporative cooling systems.
Pay
$170,000/year to $234,000/year (base salary); bonus and equity (amounts not stated)
Tools
Building Management System (BMS), ASHRAE, SMACNA, reverse osmosis (RO), PLC controls
AI focus
Requires ongoing AI skill development; integrating AI tools to improve workflows and measurable outcomes; and applying responsible, ethical AI practices, including risk assessment, bias mitigation, and quality and accuracy reviews.
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