320K–405K USD / year
Data Center Power Generation and Microgrids Engineer
Engineering managerHybrid — United States
Published on 2026-10-30
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About this role
Own the behind-the-meter generation, battery storage, microgrid, and grid-interconnection architecture for Anthropic’s data center portfolio. Design systems that enable early site energization, handle fast-changing AI workloads, and maintain reliable power quality and grid compliance.
About the company
Anthropic builds reliable and interpretable AI systems, including the Claude family of models, for businesses and developers. The company focuses on AI safety research and practical AI assistants for enterprise and consumer use.
The team
Data Center Infrastructure team
Stack
Reciprocating engine gensetsGas turbinesFuel cellsBattery energy storage systems (BESS)Microgrid controllersSCADAEPMSETAP
What you'll do
- Own portfolio-wide on-site generation architecture, equipment specifications, and expansion strategies.
- Specify battery storage and microgrid operating modes, controls, protection, islanding, and resynchronization.
- Lead utility interconnection, compliance, power-quality design, and supporting power-system studies.
- Evaluate generation, BESS, and microgrid vendors and define measurable performance and acceptance criteria.
- Review design submissions and support factory testing, commissioning, and integrated site testing.
- Coordinate generation and microgrid projects across multiple sites and develop reusable design standards.
What we're looking for
- 10+ years of experience in power generation, microgrids, BESS, or utility interconnection, including substantial hands-on delivery.
- Experience sizing and integrating generation technologies such as reciprocating engines, gas turbines, or fuel cells.
- Knowledge of BESS sizing, inverter types, microgrid operation, interconnection standards, and utility processes.
- Ability to run or critically review power-system studies using tools such as ETAP, SKM, PSS®E, PSCAD, or EasyPower.
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience working with generation OEMs, BESS integrators, providers, or utilities.
Nice to have
- MW-scale BESS design or delivery and microgrid controller commissioning.
- Experience taking a large load or generation project through interconnection application and agreement.
- Substation or protection engineering experience.
- Experience with renewable-energy integration, air permitting, or EMT modeling.
- Data center or large-campus microgrid experience, or authorship of multi-site engineering standards.
Benefits
- Generous vacation and parental leave
- Flexible working hours
- Optional equity donation matching