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Meta

Generator Engineer, Data Center Infrastructure

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A Data Center Technician or Engineer organizes data access, maintenance and access support to a data center. Maybe help to store and organize data, such as an organization's records or financial information. Ensures that users can easily access the information they need and that data are protected from unauthorized access.

$82,871 / year median in Virginia

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

Meta is seeking a Generator Engineer to become part of our Design Engineering and Construction Operations Engineering team.

The Generator Program team manages a growing fleet approaching 4GW of standby power generation across our global footprint of data centers. Generator Engineers are involved in all aspects of generator life-cycle operations, from design and commissioning through long-term operation, essential to ensuring reliable standby power for our critical infrastructure. They provide direct support to our field teams for new construction, site specific projects and global level programmatic efforts. Operation includes PM program oversight, optimization initiatives, troubleshooting, root cause evaluations, OEM vendor engagement, and emerging programs such as HVO fuel transition and Behind-the-Meter (BTM) power generation. The establishment of new regions in the US, Europe, and Asia are important next steps in the evolution of Meta's infrastructure expansion.
Qualifications:
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 engine maintenance practices, with familiarity across major OEM platforms (Caterpillar, Cummins, MTU) Experience managing vendor/OEM relationships and developing technical specifications or scopes of work Demonstrated ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve complex system issues independently and collaboratively Experience communicating technical findings in writing and verbally to cross-functional partners and leadership 10+ years of experience in engineering design, specification, and maintenance of standby power generation systems Experience with HVO/alternative fuels or Behind-the-Meter/distributed generation operations Experience in project management, project engineering, or operations management beyond field technician-level responsibilities Track record of driving results through influence, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement methodologies Professional Engineer (PE) registration or a local equivalent Deep technical knowledge across generator subsystems including alternators, controls, enclosures, fuel storage/polishing, and starting systems Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements) Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews) Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies