Anthropic4 days ago

Data Center Electrical Engineer

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Responsibilities

  • 01Lead the electrical design of critical data center equipment across the US portfolio, including utility interface and substation, site-wide medium-/high-voltage infrastructure, generators, uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), switchgear, transformers, and grounding systems
  • 02Develop and maintain Anthropic’s electrical basis of design, reference architectures, and technical specifications for critical power distribution
  • 03Perform and validate engineering studies including short-circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, load flow, and power quality analysis
  • 04Read, interpret, and validate data center floor plans and technical drawings, and design and plan DC hall layouts for newly allocated spaces
  • 05Drive Anthropic’s prefabricated and modular electrical strategy — developing modular skids, e-houses, and prefabricated power assemblies
  • 06Design for offsite manufacture and onsite assembly: coordinate the interface between prefabricated components and onsite installation
  • 07Drive standardization of modular electrical designs across sites to accelerate deployment timelines
  • 08Review and approve electrical design packages, submittals, and shop drawings from build partners and MEP consultants
  • 09Work with regional vendors and manufacturers to specify the appropriate electrical equipment
  • 10Work with local utilities and interconnection/transmission operators to understand and define site utility and network connection requirements
  • 11Present findings and proposals to internal stakeholders and DCO teams through clear reports and presentations
  • 12Define project scope and provide technical support for information requests prior to and during construction
  • 13Work with commissioning teams to test and validate the installation, operation, and performance of electrical systems
  • 14Manage concurrent projects across multiple geographies, and travel to sites for design review, electrical systems audits, engineering evaluations, and startup support

Requirements

  • 01Deep familiarity with US electrical codes and the local network and regulatory environment
  • 02Experience with utility service entrance through to the rack electrical architecture
  • 03Expertise in data center critical power distribution systems including switchgear, UPS systems, PDUs, busway, and rack power delivery
  • 04Ability to perform engineering studies including short-circuit, protection coordination, arc flash, load flow, and power quality analysis
  • 05Experience with prefabrication and modular construction methods for data centers
  • 06Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NFPA 70/NEC), NFPA, IEEE, and ANSI requirements
  • 07Ability to work with local utilities and interconnection/transmission operators (e.g., ISOs/RTOs)
  • 08Experience reviewing electrical design packages, submittals, and shop drawings
  • 09Ability to manage concurrent projects across multiple geographies

What we offer

  • 01Role based in the US
  • 02Travel to sites for design review, electrical systems audits, engineering evaluations, and startup support