Warner Bros. Discovery is seeking a Principal Engineer Critical Power Systems to lead the engineering strategy and execution of resilient, scalable power infrastructure across our global technical facilities. You will ensure reliable, efficient systems that support worldwide content operations, including production, post-production, broadcast, and distribution platforms.
What You'll Do
- Lead the design and engineering of critical power systems including UPS, generators, switchgear, PDUs, and cooling systems for new and existing technical facilities.
- Collaborate with facility planners, architects, and operations teams to integrate power systems into broader infrastructure strategies.
- Develop and maintain design standards, technical specifications, and best practices for high-availability environments.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and sustainability practices to enhance system efficiency and reliability.
- Lead internal design efforts and direct external engineering partners, vendors and contractors to ensure design integrity, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with WBD standards.
- Support long-range planning for facility upgrades, expansions, and technology refreshes.
- Mentor and lead a team of engineers and technical specialists, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Support a global portfolio of technical facilities.
What We're Looking For
- B.S. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering; or an equivalent combination of skills, training and experience.
- 15+ years of experience in mission-critical facility engineering, with deep expertise in power system design and implementation.
- 7+ years in a leadership role managing complex infrastructure projects and technical teams.
- Proven track record with high-availability environments such as data centers, broadcast facilities, or enterprise IT infrastructure.
- Strong knowledge of electrical systems including UPS, diesel generators, switchgear, and power distribution.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse stakeholders.
Nice to Have
- Advanced degree or PMP certification.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, or other infrastructure modeling tools.
- Experience in media, entertainment, or technology sectors.
Technical Stack
- UPS, Generators, Switchgear, PDUs, Cooling systems
- AutoCAD, Revit
Team & Environment
You will lead a team of engineers and technical specialists.
Work Mode
This role is onsite and supports our global technical facilities.
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
