Principal Engineer Critical Power System Implementation

Job Description

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As Principal Engineer of Critical Power Systems Engineering, you'll lead the design, deployment, and lifecycle strategy of high-availability electrical infrastructure across Warner Bros. Discovery's technical facilities. This role is central to ensuring resilient, scalable, and efficient power systems that support our global content operations, including post-production, broadcast, and digital platforms.
Your Role Accountabilities...
• Drive the end-to-end implementation of critical power systems, including UPS, generators, switchgear, PDUs, and associated infrastructure.
• Lead cross-functional engineering efforts for new builds, retrofits, and system upgrades across data centers, production hubs, and technical facilities.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to deliver projects that meet performance, reliability, and sustainability goals.
• Develop and enforce engineering standards, commissioning protocols, and operational best practices for power systems.
• Manage capital planning, vendor selection, and contract negotiations to ensure cost-effective and timely project delivery.
• Monitor system performance, analyze trends, and implement improvements to maximize uptime and operational efficiency.
• Support business continuity and disaster recovery planning through robust power infrastructure strategies.
• Mentor and lead a team of engineers and technical specialists, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experiences...
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (PE preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in mission-critical facility engineering, with deep expertise in power systems 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, CRAC units, and power distribution.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence across technical and non-technical teams.
Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced degree or PMP certification.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, or other infrastructure modeling tools.
• Experience in media, entertainment, or technology sectors.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-0212em-35-215-184-102-42 in your application.