Data Center Electrical Engineer

Job Description

Anthropic's Data Center team is responsible for delivering physical infrastructure for large-scale AI models. As a Data Center Electrical Engineer, you'll lead electrical design across Anthropic's US portfolio, developing reference designs and specifications for build partners.

Responsibilities

Electrical Design & Engineering

• Lead electrical design of critical data center equipment across the US portfolio.
• Develop and maintain electrical basis of design, reference architectures, and technical specifications.
• Perform engineering studies, including short-circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, load flow, and power quality analysis.

Prefabrication & Modular Delivery

• Drive Anthropic's prefabricated and modular electrical strategy.
• Design for offsite manufacture and onsite assembly.
• Standardize modular electrical designs across sites.

Partner, Vendor & Utility Coordination

• Review and approve electrical design packages, submittals, and shop drawings.
• Work with regional vendors and manufacturers to specify electrical equipment.
• Coordinate with local utilities and interconnection/transmission operators.

Delivery, Construction & Commissioning

• Define project scope and provide technical support during construction.
• Coordinate and oversee implementation of data center infrastructure.
• Test and validate installation, operation, and performance of electrical systems.

Requirements

• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience in mission-critical facilities.
• Familiarity with US electrical codes and standards.
• Experience with prefabricated and modular data center electrical infrastructure.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.

Nice to Have

• Direct project experience delivering data centers in multiple US markets.
• Track record building modular prefabricated products in electrical or mechanical areas.
• Background in medium-/high-voltage distribution, on-site generation, or energy storage integration.