Energy Manager – Transmission

Our data centers are the foundation upon which our rapidly scaling infrastructure efficiently operates to deliver our services. Meta is seeking an experienced, organized and self-driven individual to support the development of cost-effective energy solutions for our growing fleet of data centers. In this role, you will be a key contributor to Meta’s data center energy strategy, specifically supporting the grid-scale energy infrastructure analysis and development to support our data centers. Your responsibilities will include: analyzing and validating technical transmission studies and proposals, assessing transmission operator proposals for impacts to Meta’s data center development, engaging with internal and external stakeholders to develop transmission strategies to support Meta’s data center development. You will work with our Energy Managers and Energy Program Managers and be expected to think critically about Meta’s data center energy infrastructure.ResponsibilitiesSupport the creation and execution of overarching and site-specific energy infrastructure strategies for Facebook’s data centers* Analyze transmission development plans and cost structures, including power flow studies and cost allocation methodologies, and clearly communicate risks and opportunities to internal stakeholders* Analyze large data sets from grid studies, forecast future system conditions, and develop multiple planning scenarios considering load growth, generation retirements, and renewable energy penetration* Inform commercial strategies to enable transmission development at scale to support AI data center development* Interface with technical teams internally and externally to advance Meta’s interest in transmission system development and compliance* Lead negotiations for transmission projects that align with Meta's project and company requirements and policies, and present recommendations to executive leadership for approval* Lead communication and deliverables between utility partners, internal stakeholders, and consultants with a high degree of autonomy* Build and maintain relationships with internal partners including site selection, strategic engineering, data center design, construction, facility operations, legal and finance* Identify and drive process improvements to optimize project delivery, resulting in significant time and cost savings* Lead and manage various ad-hoc energy initiatives for Meta and its energy program, driving successful outcomes and delivering value to the organization* Navigate ambiguity with a high degree of autonomy in the data center development process while continuing to drive projects forward* Travel domestically and internationally, as needed (up to 25%)QualificationsBachelor's degree in a directly related field, or equivalent practical experience* Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or energy related discipline* 10+ years of relevant work experience with a utility, energy project developer, design/consulting firm, or energy intensive consumer* Working knowledge of transmission, distribution and utility interconnection processes and electrical infrastructure* Proficiency in interpreting and conducting power flow studies, including steady-state analysis, contingency analysis, and voltage stability assessments. Familiarity with industry-standard software platforms (PSS®E, PowerWorld, PSLF) and their outputs enables effective technical discussions with engineers and consultants* Experience with project development and management for complex, large-scale projects* Proficiency with analytical tools and in identifying trends that inform strategic transmission investment decisions is increasingly important in evolving energy markets* Demonstrated project management skills and experience managing multiple projects concurrently* Demonstrated communication skills and experience developing and maintaining partnerships with suppliers and stakeholders* Intermediate skills with Google suite of applications including Sheets and Docs* Intermediate Excel skills

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