Senior Data Center Mechanical Engineer: Modular Cooling

Anthropic Limited; United States; On-site; USD 320,000 - 405,000; Full time

Job summary

Anthropic seeks a Senior Data Center Mechanical Engineer in the United States to lead mechanical design direction for cooling, piping, and fire protection across a growing portfolio. You will oversee concept through construction documentation with external firms, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and scalability.

You bring 10+ years of data center mechanical design, deep knowledge of US codes, and experience with prefabrication and modular strategies. Travel up to ~30% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and PE license (or eligibility) valued.
• Extensive experience designing mechanical systems for data centers or mission-critical facilities.
• Strong knowledge of US mechanical, plumbing, and fire codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive mechanical design concepts for data center cooling plants and fire protection.
• Review drawings and specs from external firms to ensure design intent.
• Coordinate with vendors and external partners on equipment procurement.
• Monitor installation for code compliance and quality.

Skills

Data center mechanical design

Cooling systems

Chilled-water distribution

Direct-to-chip liquid cooling

P&ID reading

Construction documentation review

Regulatory knowledge (US codes)

Modular/pre-fabrication experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit MEP

AutoCAD MEP

CFD/thermal modeling tools

Job description

Anthropic seeks a Senior Data Center Mechanical Engineer in the United States to lead mechanical design direction for cooling, piping, and fire protection across a growing portfolio. You will oversee concept through construction documentation with external firms, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and scalability.

You bring 10+ years of data center mechanical design, deep knowledge of US codes, and experience with prefabrication and modular strategies. Travel up to ~30% is required.