Electrical Engineer, Data Center Electrical Design Engineering

Meta

$130K — $180K *
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Electrical Engineering focused on Power Systems Design or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in electrical or power system engineering for critical infrastructure
  • Experience in hyperscale data centers or environments with high-power hardware development
  • Advanced proficiency in electrical modeling and simulation software such as ETAP or MATLAB Simulink
  • Proven track record of troubleshooting complex electrical systems
  • Experience leading deployment, testing, and failure analysis of electrical components across hardware programs
  • Strong skills in presenting technical findings to engineering and leadership teams

Responsibilities

  • Own the power system engineering for next-gen high-power compute platforms throughout their lifecycle
  • Conduct in-depth investigations into power and electrical stability in a data center context
  • Lead development of safety and design deliverables for HVDC distribution systems
  • Utilize modeling tools for analyzing power distribution components in data centers
  • Perform system-level modeling to mitigate design and deployment risks
  • Drive advanced troubleshooting efforts for electrical issues in live data center infrastructure
  • Engage in studies on AI workload impacts on power quality and stability

Benefits

  • Innovative work environment focused on cutting-edge data center technology
  • Collaborative team culture driving reliability, safety, and efficiency improvements
  • Opportunities for travel to various sites for hands-on verification
  • Access to advanced training programs and skill development resources
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams enhancing project impact
Full Job Description
Meta is seeking a Data Center Electrical Engineer experienced in the design and operation of critical facilities to become part of our Electrical Design Engineering team. This position is specifically for a subject matter expert (SME) who will own the power system engineering and stability of next-generation, high-power density compute platforms within a large-scale data center environment. The role requires in-depth technical expertise in sophisticated electrical modeling, advanced system-level troubleshooting, and the ability to set a long-term technical strategy. Our data centers are the foundation upon which our software infrastructure operates reliably and efficiently. Building and operating data centers to high standards from the day they go live is synonymous with ensuring capacity, availability, and capital conservatism. The Meta Data Center Engineering team drives innovation in the data center industry and improves reliability, safety, and efficiency through innovative solutions, enabling infrastructure teams to achieve their goals. Responsibilities Hold comprehensive technical ownership for the power system engineering of next-generation, high-power compute platforms across the full product lifecycle  Drive extensive system investigations into power and electrical stability across multiple generations of high-power rack systems in a data center setting  Lead the production of critical safety and design deliverables, including protection and safety design and analysis for high-voltage Direct Current (HVDC) distribution systems  Utilize electrical modeling and simulation tools to analyze rack and row level power distribution components such as busways, tap-off boxes, power distribution units, capacitors, and batteries  Perform complex system-level modeling, including harmonic and impedance analysis across large-scale data center sites, to proactively mitigate design and deployment risks  Lead advanced electrical troubleshooting efforts, such as root cause analysis for switching transients, ground fault issues, and component failures across live data center infrastructure  Participate in studies regarding the impact of next-generation AI workload power characteristics on power quality and grid stability  Provide subject matter expertise and technical guidance to cross-functional teams on HVDC distribution technology, hardware design optimization, and AC input protection systems  Ability to travel to vendor/design partner locations and data center sites for verification/validation testing of electrical systems technologies and products Minimum Qualifications  BS/MS in Electrical Engineering with focus on Power Systems Design, or a related technical field  10+ years of experience in electrical or power system engineering, including design, modeling, or validation testing for critical infrastructure  Experience within hyperscale data centers, high-power hardware development, or similar critical infrastructure environments  Expertise in advanced modeling (e.g., electromagnetic, AI and non-AI loads, etc.) techniques for complex data center hardware designs (e.g., high-power racks, high-current conductors, busbar systems, etc.). Relevant experience and expertise in electrical power simulation software - e.g., ETAP, EMTP, PSSE, PSCAD, EasyPower, Powerworld, Matlab Simulink etc  Track record of troubleshooting and root cause isolation in complex electrical systems  Experience leading electrical component/equipment deployment, testing, and failure analysis across multiple complex hardware programs  Solid troubleshooting and analytical skills  Experience presenting technical findings and recommendations to cross-functional engineering and leadership audiences Preferred Qualifications  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  MS/Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, or a closely related field  Expertise in HVDC electrical design, system modeling, and safety/transient studies for high-power IT racks  Working knowledge of FERC/NERC interconnection requirements for large load interconnections  Experience in designing data centers served with behind-the-meter (BTM) or islanded onsite generation with integrated inverter-based technologies such as battery energy storage systems (BESS), super-capacitors, and other technologies  Demonstrated ability to be a proactive driver and owner of major, long-term power infrastructure architectural roadmaps for the organization  Experience defining strategic vision and setting the technical strategy for future power infrastructures

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