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Summary:

Meta evaluates sites around the world for data center development and is seeking a water manager to lead water and wastewater cross-functional project efforts for our large and growing Data Center portfolio. This position will report directly to the Water Team Manager within the broader Site Development team and will work closely with other Data Center teams. Travel will be required to visit our data center sites and attend agency and stakeholder meetings.

Required Skills:

Water Manager Responsibilities:

1. Facilitate and drive communication and cross-team coordination between internal water stakeholders, including Sustainability, Engineering, Design, and Construction.

2. Lead water and wastewater due diligence, risk assessments and strategy for data center site selection efforts in the United States, including watershed analyses, utility and infrastructure assessments, water rights needs, and/or water-related permit requirements.

3. Scope, review findings, and provide direction to consultants and internal teams on water evaluations, when needed.

4. Lead discussions and long-term relationships with water utilities regarding technical aspects of projects, including water/sewer agreement terms and conditions, projected capacity requirements of various data center products, and off-site infrastructure improvements.

5. Work with internal partners on external stakeholder communication.

6. Communicate to multiple cross functional Meta teams and leadership regarding water risks and operational viability for new sites, as well as water commitments and obligations for selected sites.

7. Provide expertise to cross functional internal teams and coordinate with other teams about relevant water issues and requirements.

8. Collaborate with the Meta Policy team to monitor relevant state and local policies that could affect water for specific sites.

9. Manage the preparation of transition documents for use by the Water Program Manager during construction and operations for Data Centers, including coordinating input from consultants and internal cross functional teams.

10. Develop training and educational tools regarding water goals, compliance and awareness.

11. Assist in facilitating the growth of the water program within Meta data centers as the company continues to grow and build water resilience.

12. Travel domestically up to 30%.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

13. Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of professional experience in the planning, design, construction, and operation of utility infrastructure projects for water supply, treatment, and conveyance and wastewater conveyance and treatment, water resources management, and/or hydrology and hydrogeology

14. Technical expertise related to water use and wastewater discharge, water efficiency techniques, as well as water policy and permitting in the United States

15. Confident communication, organizational and program management skills

16. Professional experience in working with water utilities in the United States

17. Experience to manage multiple projects and coordinate with internal staff, external consultants, and other stakeholders

18. Experience to communicate and work with highly confidential information

19. Experience to work in teams, and establish and maintain cross-functional and working relationships

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

20. Experience with water and wastewater infrastructure planning for data centers

21. Master’s degree in related field

22. Professional Civil Engineer License

Public Compensation:

$126,000/year to $179,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

**Industry:** Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment 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. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta 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 [email protected].