Data Center Electrical Engineer at Anthropic

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical design of critical data center equipment across the APAC portfolio, including utility interface, substation, site-wide medium/high-voltage infrastructure, generators, UPS, switchgear, transformers, and earthing/grounding systems.
• Develop and maintain Anthropic’s electrical basis of design, reference architectures, and technical specifications for power distribution.
• Perform and validate engineering studies, including short-circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, load flow, and power quality analysis.
• Read and interpret floor plans and technical drawings, design DC hall layouts for new spaces, including rack positioning, structured cabling, and coordination with cooling design.
• Drive the prefabricated and modular electrical strategy, developing modular skids, e-houses, and prefabricated power assemblies, and partnering with external engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Coordinate the interface between prefabricated components and onsite installation, managing temporary power sequencing tied to commissioning milestones.
• Drive standardization of modular electrical designs across sites to accelerate deployment timelines while preserving flexibility for site-specific constraints.
• Review and approve electrical design packages, submittals, and shop drawings from build partners and MEP consultants, ensuring designs meet capacity, reliability, and maintainability requirements.
• Work with regional vendors and manufacturers to specify appropriate electrical equipment, and partner with supply chain to build a diversified vendor base.
• Collaborate with local utilities and DNSPs to define site utility and network connection requirements and ensure compliance with Australian Standards (AS/NZS), IEC, and other jurisdictional requirements.
• Present findings and proposals to internal stakeholders and DCO teams, defending design positions when challenged.
• Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests prior to and during construction, coordinating and overseeing implementation with vendors, contractors, and internal teams.
• Work with commissioning teams to test and validate installation, operation, and performance of electrical systems, resolving field engineering issues and reviewing test results.
• Manage concurrent projects across multiple geographies and travel to sites for design review, electrical systems audits, engineering evaluations, and startup support.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Anthropic’s internal electrical design standards and delivery practices.

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