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Summary:

Meta is seeking an experienced leader in the sustainability space with experience in the design and construction of critical facilities to become part of our data center design engineering team and lead a group of sustainability engineers. Our data centers are the foundation upon which our software operates. Building and operating reliable and efficient data centers is essential to support the growth of Meta. The data center design engineering team collaborates with all key stake-holders to ensure engineering and design of our data centers incorporate considerations from micro-levels (servers and IT equipment design requirements) to macro-levels (mechanical cooling and power distribution options as well as corporate sustainability goals) to ensure maximum efficiency and reliability of our compute infrastructure while upholding ourselves to high standards in environmental stewardship in this industry. Meta has committed to many important environmental initiatives that are meant to provide positive impacts to the environment and communities near where new data center campuses are deployed. The Design Engineering Sustainability team is comprised of professionals exploring how to identify and integrate materials and practices that will move Meta towards water positivity, net zero carbon goals, and sustainability in the construction, operations and maintenance of our facilities. Research, pilot, develop, and gain embedment of new materials, practices and approaches will be a critical part of this role. Developing effective cross functional partnerships is required to move concepts forward. The improvement of data gathering, management, and application is key to assuring the efforts to reduce environmental impacts are indeed meeting the objectives and targets.This individual will have leadership skills, a proven track record in team management and a background in the integration of sustainability focused and forward looking concepts into implemented project designs. They should have demonstrated large scale project/portfolio organization skills and be a self-starter that can excel with little direction.

Required Skills:

Sustainability Manager, Data Center Design Engineering Responsibilities:

1. Work to balance priorities and opportunities with the business needs and available resources

2. Lead research and development projects, budgets, and reporting

3. Support Meta’s LEED, Water Positivity, Scope 1 and 3 emission tracking and reporting within and outside of the organization

4. Develop and manage operating budgets for R&D initiatives

5. Partner effectively with Corporate Net Zero + Sustainability teams as well as the entire data center Design, Engineering, and Construction organization

6. Prioritize key initiatives for research, piloting, and embedding into new and existing Data Center Products

7. Represent Meta at conferences regarding Net Zero and Sustainability

8. Identify and improve data analytics developed by the team, integrating those that are required into partner data sets

9. Lead the operationalization of the embodied carbon tracking tool across the organization

10. Help educate external partners, on the design and construction side, of our sustainability goals and initiatives for their projects

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

11. Degree in engineering, architecture or environmental sciences with experience in applying sustainable practices

12. 10+ years of applicable industry experience with critical facilities design, engineering, delivery and/or management

13. Experience working simultaneously on multiple projects, in a team or independently

14. Experience with managing projects and project teams and coordination with multiple consultant and contractor teams

15. Organizational and communication skills with experience to communicating technical details to all organizational levels

16. Experience establishing working relationships and resolving interpersonal conflicts

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

17. Advanced degree (MS, MArch or PhD)

18. LEED AP or equivalent certification

19. Understanding of data center design

Public Compensation:

$204,000/year to $281,000/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].