San Francisco, CA, USA On-site

Warner Bros. Discovery is hiring a Principal Engineer Critical Power Systems

About the Role

This position leads the development and oversight of critical power systems, ensuring reliability, scalability, and compliance across technical environments with high uptime demands.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture and implementation of critical power systems for high-availability operations
  • Evaluate and improve existing power infrastructure for performance and reliability
  • Develop engineering standards and best practices for power system design
  • Collaborate with facilities and operations teams on system integration
  • Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety regulations, and industry standards
  • Manage lifecycle planning for power equipment including UPS, generators, and switchgear
  • Conduct risk assessments and failure mode analyses for critical systems
  • Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning
  • Oversee commissioning and testing of new power installations
  • Provide technical leadership during system outages or emergencies
  • Mentor engineering staff and lead cross-functional technical initiatives
  • Drive innovation in energy efficiency and sustainability for power systems
  • Coordinate with vendors and contractors on project delivery
  • Maintain documentation for system designs, operations, and maintenance
  • Ensure redundancy and fault tolerance in critical power configurations
  • Monitor system performance and implement corrective actions
  • Lead root cause analysis for power-related incidents
  • Support capital planning with technical evaluations and cost estimates
  • Integrate monitoring tools for real-time power system visibility
  • Advocate for system reliability in design and operational decisions
  • Stay current with advancements in power technologies and industry trends
  • Ensure alignment with organizational resilience and uptime goals
  • Participate in technical reviews and design validation processes
  • Support audits and regulatory compliance assessments
  • Promote a culture of safety and operational excellence

Compensation

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package commensurate with experience

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with on-site requirements for critical infrastructure access

Team

Part of a centralized engineering team supporting global technical operations

Why This Role Matters

Critical power systems are foundational to uninterrupted service delivery. This role ensures infrastructure resilience across mission-critical environments, directly supporting operational continuity and technical reliability.

What You'll Achieve

Design and deploy fault-tolerant power solutions, lead engineering innovation, and ensure systems meet the highest standards of availability and safety across global facilities.

May offer sponsorship for qualified candidates depending on business needs

Required Skills
AutoCADProject ManagementTechnical Documentation
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Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is a media and entertainment company with a vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, including wizards, dragons, superheroes, and Planet Earth documentaries. They create and distribute content globally.
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Posted 10 months ago