Senior Data Center Mechanical Engineer - Modular Cooling

Anthropic; Friendly (MD); On-site; USD 320,000 - 405,000; Full time

Job summary

Anthropic is seeking a Senior Data Center Mechanical Engineer in the United States to lead the design direction for cooling, plumbing, and fire protection across a growing U.S. portfolio.

You will own the mechanical design direction from Basis of Design through construction and commissioning, coordinating with external engineering partners and internal teams to ensure reliability, efficiency, and scalability. The role emphasizes prefabrication and modular delivery, with deep familiarity of U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; PE license valued but not required.
• 10+ years designing building mechanical systems for data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience with prefabricated and modular mechanical infrastructure.
• Familiarity with US mechanical, plumbing, and fire codes (IMC, IPC, IECC, IBC, NFPA 13, ASME B31) and ASHRAE guidance.

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, specs, and construction documents from external engineers to meet Basis of Design and owner requirements.
• Evaluate design submittals, shop drawings, and equipment selections; respond to RFIs with clear direction.
• Identify design conflicts and drive resolution across mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines.
• Maintain and evolve internal mechanical design standards and reference configurations.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Travel up to 30%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit MEP

AutoCAD MEP

CFD/EDA software

Job description

Anthropic is seeking a Senior Data Center Mechanical Engineer in the United States to lead the design direction for cooling, plumbing, and fire protection across a growing U.S. portfolio.

You will own the mechanical design direction from Basis of Design through construction and commissioning, coordinating with external engineering partners and internal teams to ensure reliability, efficiency, and scalability. The role emphasizes prefabrication and modular delivery, with deep familiarity of U.S.