Electrical Subject Matter Expert

Meta is seeking an Electrical Subject Matter Expert to support the design, operation, and continuous improvement of electrical infrastructure across its global data center portfolio. In this role, you will serve as a technical authority on high-voltage and medium-voltage power systems, uninterruptible power supplies, switchgear, transformers, and critical power distribution architectures that underpin Meta's hyperscale computing infrastructure. You will drive long-term electrical strategy, influence standards development, and partner with engineering, construction, and operations teams to ensure the reliability, safety, and efficiency of data center electrical systems at scale.

Electrical Subject Matter Expert Responsibilities:

Serve as an onsite technical resource of electrical infrastructure systems and equipment, with an emphasis on practical field operation
Support cross-functional collaboration including all local and global partners
Contribute to electrical safety program for site
Plan, resource, author or approve work procedures to cover electrical troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance activities, with an emphasis on assessing & mitigating personnel and critical systems and operational risk
Conduct or hands-on troubleshooting, repair, retrofit, and maintenance of electrical equipment
Assess all electrical system configurations and component upgrades to ensure system integrity is maintained and that all modifications to existing systems are in compliance with best practices, including change control processes
Provide Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QAQC) oversight of construction projects & maintenance activity
Lead and/or participate in root-cause analysis activities in area of expertise
Provide training to Critical Facility Engineers and other cross functional teams on electrical equipment, systems, procedures, and changes
Manage vendor relationships for electrical maintenance and retrofit work
Provide feedback on global electrical maintenance strategies and global electrical system design improvements
Travel expectations can be significant during the first 1-3 months for initial training and onboarding. After initial onboarding, travel expectations are 10-15%, with ongoing occasional travel for factory witness tests, collaboration, training, etc

Minimum Qualifications:

8+ years relevant electrical industry experience or electrical trade level experience
Bachelor’s degree or trade certification in related field plus 4+ years relevant electrical industry experience will be considered in lieu of 8+ years relevant electrical industry experience
Working knowledge of critical facility operations with experience or understanding of procedure-based work
Theoretical and practical understanding of power equipment & systems, with expertise in electrical equipment design, maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and/or construction
Working knowledge of mechanical, controls, and fire and life safety systems
Experience interpreting blueprints/CAD drawings
Experience in comprehending plans, specifications, and equipment shop drawings
Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment
Proficient with computer systems including documents, spreadsheets, email, and maintenance systems

Preferred Qualifications:

NETA or NICET electrical testing experience/certifications
Trade Certification or state license as an electrician
Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
Equipment field service engineering or representative experience
Instrumentation & control, power system protection, power automation, etc. experience
Experience in the data center industry
Experience in high voltage (up to 345kV) equipment construction, operation, and maintenance
Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

About Meta

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United States of America: $143,000/year to $198,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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