Connectivity Engineer
Company: META
Location: Temple
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary:
Meta is seeking a Connectivity Engineer to join the Design
Engineering and Construction (DEC) team. Our data centers are the
foundation upon which our innovative services are delivered, and
our rapidly scaling infrastructure operates. The team lights up
Meta 's global data centers, delivering the physical infrastructure
that connects the world to the videos, feeds, and other information
stored on Meta 's server banks.The DEC Connectivity Engineer will
provide site level support to ensure DEC telecommunication projects
are being executed on schedule, within budget and at the level of
quality specified. Connectivity Engineer will be the key point of
contact for managing the full project life-cycle including project
kick-off all the way through production turnover into operations.
DEC Connectivity Engineer is highly collaborative with
cross-functional partners at the Data Center Headquarters, our
on-site contractor, and other data centers globally.
Required Skills:
Connectivity Engineer Responsibilities:
Project Planning & Control - Create, maintain, and report on site
project and program scope, schedules and milestones. Work closely
with site project management team throughout the project lifecycle
from the creation of project and program plans through project
close out.
Learnings - Continually review ongoing projects for efficiencies in
schedule, budget, and opportunities to enable cross-functional
partners to be successful. Document data points to assist with
field coordination of projects. Support development of project
management best practices and initiatives, coordinating SOPs/SIPs
with vendors, and participating in global and regional standards.
Coordinate lessons learned with the DEC Center of Excellence.
Forecasting - Support project controls team with forecasting and
budget efforts as required. Share current project status with
upstream and downstream partners, ensuring crisp and complete
handoffs between teams.
Technical Reviews - Establish milestones for equipment purchase and
track and report against these milestones Assist with the selection
and review of a contractor to support the structured cabling work
within a data center.
Metrics - Report progress and risks on site projects and other
initiatives to key stakeholders.
Workflow - Work with installation partners to establish and track
milestones. Conduct pre-project planning, project handoffs, and
ensure design delivery and verification. Identify and respond to
project risks and high-priority issues rapidly and effectively
through effective action and appropriate escalation. Track and
manage project change order requests.
Vendor Field Management - Responsible for all connectivity
activities within construction, projects on site including tracking
and reporting actual progress related to schedule expectations. Set
and communicate clear expectations together with the immediate site
team, build key relationships with our installation partners and
drive a culture of best practice, safe working environment and
execute to a vision of 'right first time.'
Quality Assurance - Perform physical inspections to ensure vendor
work meets DEC quality standards throughout the lifecycle of the
data center. Validate physical installs, test reports, build
accuracy, material and local code compliance including
constructability reviews on multiple design phases.
Technical Field Lead - Technical lead for industry and Meta
standards, responsible to lead product evaluation, design, and
installation methods in the field including scope clarification,
design and installation details as the owner of the Request for
Information process.
Technical Coordination - Develop solutions to in-field scope-gap or
clash issues. Partner with DEC design and engineering teams to
digitally support design reviews, BOM reviews, and as-built drawing
validations.
Communications & Cross functional team engagement - Liaise with
construction partners to ensure deliverables are met during new
builds and retrofits. Coordinate with logistics partners, vendors,
and suppliers to ensure a smooth end to end flow of materials as
needed. Work closely with the relevant teams to proactively
communicate progress and project risks and initiatives to key
stakeholders.
Safety - Ensure that vendors adhere to safety obligations in
accordance with local regulations and DEC Safety best practices.
Lead a 'safety first' culture, with open and transparent
communication. Acknowledging good EHS practices.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
5+ years' experience in project management.
Experience engaging and guiding stakeholders.
Experience providing solutions to construction related
problems.
Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and MS
Project.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Data center development and/or construction management
experience.
Experience with Primavera 6.
Experience managing IT or IP Network deployment projects in a
mission critical environment requiring coordination across multiple
disciplines for the delivery of a common goal.
Experience in leading deployments of Network/Structure cabling
infrastructure.
Experience with fiber optic testing at scale inclusive of complex
troubleshooting.
Experience with outside plant cabling (OSP) deployments including
OTDR/OLTS testing.
Experience with Quality Assurance and Quality Control, including
progressive inspections and acceptance.
Experience reviewing and leading installations to design documents
and specifications
Public Compensation:
$122,000/year to $169,000/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 accommodations-ext@fb.com.
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