Data Center Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Anthropic's Data Center team is responsible for delivering physical infrastructure to support the company's AI systems. As a Senior Data Center Mechanical Engineer, you'll lead the design direction and technical oversight of building mechanical systems, including cooling, chilled-water distribution, liquid cooling, plumbing, and fire protection.

Responsibilities

• Drive mechanical design concepts for data center cooling plants, chilled-water distribution, liquid cooling, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
• Review and direct design drawings, specifications, and construction documentation produced by external engineering firms.
• Evaluate design submittals, shop drawings, and equipment selections.
• 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.
• Serve as the primary mechanical engineering point of contact for external developers, design engineers, and construction partners.
• Monitor mechanical system installation for compliance with design intent, applicable U.S. codes and standards, and industry best practice.

Requirements

• 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.
• Strong knowledge of chilled-water systems, air-cooled cooling plants, liquid cooling, and redundant piping configurations.
• Hands-on experience with prefabricated and modular mechanical infrastructure.
• Experience driving and reviewing mechanical design work produced by external engineering consultants.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Nice to Have

• 15+ years of experience designing building mechanical systems for data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Direct project experience delivering data centers in multiple U.S. markets.
• Experience with thermal-hydraulic modeling software, CFD modeling, and energy analysis.
• Familiarity with controls/BAS systems and sequences of operation for cooling plants.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Optional equity donation matching.
• Generous vacation and parental leave.
• Flexible working hours.
• Lovely office space.