Senior Data Center Mechanical Engineer — Remote

Zekai; United States; Remote; USD 320,000 - 405,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role emphasizes prefabrication, modular construction, and collaboration with external engineering partners to meet reliability and scale goals. You will oversee design from concept through construction, ensuring compliance with US codes and industry best practices, while coordinating with internal teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; PE optional.
• 10+ years of experience designing building mechanical systems for data centers or mission‑critical facilities.
• Deep familiarity with US mechanical, plumbing and fire codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Drive mechanical design concepts for data center cooling plants, chilled-water distribution, liquid cooling, plumbing and fire protection.
• Review and direct drawings, specs and docs from external firms, ensuring alignment with design basis.
• Coordinate with vendors on cooling system procurement and with supply chain to mitigate lead times.
• Conduct site visits, review progress, and ensure construction quality and conformance to design intent.
• Support testing and commissioning of mechanical systems and analyze performance data.

Skills

Data center design

Code compliance

Direct-to-chip cooling

Modular/offsite construction

Cross-functional coordination

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit MEP

AutoCAD MEP

Job description

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

The role emphasizes prefabrication, modular construction, and collaboration with external engineering partners to meet reliability and scale goals. You will oversee design from concept through construction, ensuring compliance with US codes and industry best practices, while coordinating with internal teams and vendors.