Meta

Environmental Manager

Posted: Oct 20, 2025

Job Description

Meta designs, builds, leases and operates the most innovative and efficient data centers in the world. Developing, operating, and managing the data center infrastructure and facilities the "right" way is synonymous with ensuring high uptime, capacity availability, flexibility, and capital and operational cost efficiency in a safe working environment. Meta evaluates sites around the world for data center development and is seeking an environmental expert to lead and manage environmental due diligence, including environmental permitting, for North America site selection efforts. This position will report directly to the Environmental Team Manager within the overall Site Development team.Environmental Manager Responsibilities:Manage environmental due diligence activities across multiple concurrent development efforts throughout North America, including Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, noise studies, air permitting, wetlands/water permitting, and biological and archaeological and built environment historic resource evaluationsWorking with other team members, promote environmental compliance through construction and facility operations, including support for training, auditing, and maintaining permit complianceEvaluate new data center designs for environmental impacts (e.g., noise impacts, air permitting implications, and fuel management)Scope, review findings, and provide clear direction to consultants and internal teams on environmental conditions and permittingLead environmental permitting and regulatory compliance efforts for site selection, including Section 404, Section 106 consultation, Title V air permits, and environmental impact studies. Understand, communicate, and align these approvals with Meta development timeframesDevelop, summarize, and clearly communicate environmental obligations across multiple wide-ranging internal and external teams, including design, construction, and operations teamsProvide environmental expertise to varied internal teams and coordinate with other internal stakeholders about relevant issues and requirements, including Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) teams where neededDevelop training and educational tools regarding environmental goals, compliance, and awarenessStay current on changes in environmental policy and regulations to assess and mitigate risks to the project portfolioAssist in facilitating the growth of the environmental program within Meta Data Centers as the company continues to grow and build environmental awarenessTravel up to 30%Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, planning, or other related field7+ years of experience in environmental due diligence and permitting effortsExperience with air permittingExperience managing projects and effectively coordinating with internal staff and external consultants, vendors, and other stakeholdersExperience working in teams and establishing and maintaining cross-functional and positive working relationshipsExperience working with confidential informationPreferred Qualifications:Experience with Data Centers.Experience working in fast-paced environments.Master’s degree in environmental science, engineering, planning or other related field.Experience with Title V air permitting and compliance, with emergency backup generators.About Meta:Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.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.$126,000/year to $179,000/year + bonus + equity + benefitsIndividual 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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