Data Center Mechanical Engineer at Anthropic

Remote - San Francisco, CA, United States

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Anthropic is building AI systems and needs a Senior Data Center Mechanical Engineer to lead the design and oversight of mechanical infrastructure for data centers across the U.S. The role focuses on cooling systems, prefabrication, modular delivery, external partner coordination, and construction commissioning, driving design from concept to construction while ensuring compliance with U.S. codes and standards.

Requirements

Skills

  • 10+ years of experience designing building mechanical systems for data centers or mission‑critical facilities
  • Deep familiarity with U.S. mechanical, plumbing, and fire codes and standards (IMC, IPC, IECC, IBC, NFPA 13, ASME B31, ASHRAE guidance)
  • Strong knowledge of chilled‑water systems, air‑cooled cooling plants, and liquid cooling (direct‑to‑chip and CDUs)
  • Hands‑on experience with prefabricated and modular mechanical infrastructure such as modular cooling skids and prefabricated piping assemblies
  • Experience driving and reviewing mechanical design work produced by external engineering consultants, including reading and marking up construction drawings, P&IDs, and single‑line diagrams
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; a Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility is valued but not required
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to drive technical decisions across internal teams and external partners
  • Ability to travel up to ~30% to data center sites across the region

Responsibilities

  • Drive mechanical design concepts for data center cooling plants, chilled‑water distribution, liquid cooling (direct‑to‑chip and CDUs), plumbing, and fire protection systems
  • Review and direct design drawings, specifications, and construction documentation produced by external engineering firms, ensuring alignment with Anthropic’s Basis of Design and owner requirements
  • Evaluate design submittals, shop drawings, and equipment selections; respond to RFIs with clear technical direction
  • Identify design conflicts and drive resolution across mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines
  • Maintain and evolve Anthropic’s internal mechanical design standards and reference configurations
  • Drive Anthropic’s prefabricated and modular mechanical strategy to accelerate deployment and reduce onsite labor
  • Serve as the primary mechanical engineering point of contact for external developers, design engineers, and construction partners across the U.S. portfolio
  • Develop scopes of work, equipment specifications, and bid packages for mechanical infrastructure
  • Perform technical due diligence on third‑party and colocation facilities, evaluating mechanical designs against program requirements and redundancy targets
  • Coordinate with equipment vendors and manufacturers on cooling system procurement, including chillers, CDUs, pumps, and piping assemblies
  • Monitor mechanical system installation for compliance with design intent, applicable U.S. codes and standards, and industry best practice
  • Conduct site visits to review progress, resolve field issues, and validate construction quality; travel to sites across the region as needed
  • Support testing and commissioning of mechanical systems; analyze data and troubleshoot issues against design intent

Technologies

Chilled‑water systemsLiquid cooling systemsModular cooling skidsPrefabricated piping assembliesP&IDSingle‑line diagrams

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