Data Center Mechanical Engineer
Anthropic
Sydney
3 weeks ago
Data Center Mechanical Engineer
Anthropic seeks a Senior Data Center Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design for APAC data centers. The role involves directing cooling, liquid cooling, and fire protection systems design, driving prefabrication strategies, and coordinating with partners. Requires 10+ years mission-critical mechanical design experience and deep knowledge of Australian codes.
Hybrid
Full-time
Senior
Mechanical Design For Data Centers
Chilled-water Systems
Salary
Not specified
Core Qualifications
Technical (Must-have)
mechanical design for data centerschilled-water systemsliquid cooling (direct-to-chip and CDUs)redundant piping configurationsprefabricated/modular mechanical infrastructureAustralian mechanical, hydraulic, and fire codesNCC, AS/NZS 1668.1, AS 1668.2, AS/NZS 3500, AS 2118, AS/NZS 3666, AS/NZS 5149ASHRAE TC 9.9P&IDssingle-line diagrams
Soft Skills
communicationresults-orientedpractical solutionstechnical decision-makingcollaboration
Preferred Qualifications
Technical (Nice-to-have)
thermal-hydraulic modeling software (AFT Fathom, Cadence 6SigmaET, ANSYS)CFD modelingenergy analysiscontrols/BAS systemsRevit MEPAutoCAD MEP
Key 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; respond to RFIs.
- 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 to accelerate deployment.
- Drive standardization of modular mechanical designs across sites.
- Serve as primary mechanical engineering point of contact for external developers, design engineers, and construction partners across APAC.
- Develop scopes of work, equipment specifications, and bid packages for mechanical infrastructure.
- Perform technical due diligence on third-party and colocation facilities.
- Coordinate with equipment vendors on cooling system procurement.
- Monitor mechanical system installation for compliance with design intent and Australian Standards.
- Conduct site visits to review progress, resolve field issues, and validate construction quality.
- Support testing and commissioning of mechanical systems.
Data CenterMechanical EngineerSeniorAnthropicAPACCoolingLiquid CoolingPrefabricationMission-CriticalSydney