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Lead Building Engineer

Meta

Location

Menlo Park, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/21/2026

Compensation

$105k - $151k per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.3% approval-86% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

Meta is seeking a Lead Building Engineer to join the Data Center Facility Operations team, responsible for operating and maintaining critical systems in a 30MW data center. This individual contributor role involves oversight of maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with procedures, and maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the data center's operations. The Lead Building Engineer will report to a Critical Operations Manager and will be expected to provide technical expertise and training to the team. The ideal candidate will have experience in various technical maintenance fields and a strong commitment to safety and efficiency.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in electrical, HVAC, mechanical, controls, or other technical maintenance field.
  • Associate's Degree in engineering plus 5+ years experience or Bachelor's degree in related field plus 3+ years experience in electrical, HVAC, mechanical, or controls.
  • Proficient with maintenance management programs.
  • Proficient with computer systems including documents, spreadsheets, and email.
  • Ability to regularly walk job site areas of flat and uneven terrain.
  • Ability to work at varying heights and from ladders.
  • Ability to lift and/or otherwise move 45 pounds or more.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the work for a 30MW+ data center to ensure schedule deconfliction, work priority, maintenance compliance, procedural compliance, and team readiness.
  • Schedule and supervise vendors/subcontractors during equipment/systems maintenance and service.
  • Perform hands-on operations and maintenance to ensure the highest levels of uptime, efficiency, and safety.
  • Review all operating procedures and serve as final approval authority on some procedures.
  • Support incident management, root cause analysis, and corrective action closure for operational issues.
  • Achieve and maintain a high level of technical knowledge regarding data center infrastructure and operations.
  • Provide in-the-field training to Critical Facility Engineers and support the identification of training needs.
  • Ensure the accuracy of work orders in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
  • Collaborate with peer Lead Building Engineers to deconflict work across campus.
  • Regularly inspect equipment, buildings, safety routes, and grounds to identify any abnormal or unsafe conditions.
  • Troubleshoot, evaluate, and recommend system upgrades.
  • Order parts and supplies for maintenance and repairs through internal tooling.
  • Escalate issues to facility management appropriately and timely.

Benefits

  • Employees at Meta are often offered comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision coverage, mental-health resources, family planning support (fertility, adoption, surrogacy), and caregiving programs. Financial benefits typically include a competitive retirement plan, equity awards, life insurance, and access to financial coaching and legal support. Time-off benefits commonly feature generous PTO and holidays, unlimited sick time, various paid leaves, flexible “Global Travel Days,” and a 30-day paid break every five years.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Meta Platforms Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

219

FY2026

Approval rate

98.3%

FY2026

LCA certified

6,606

FY2026

Entry-level share

1.9%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-86%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-27%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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