Sr Engineer, Technical Facility Automation & Controls
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are...
When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Your New Role...
As a Senior Engineer specializing in switchgear controls, you'll play a key role in the design, integration, and lifecycle support of critical electrical infrastructure across Warner Bros. Discovery's technical facilities. You'll focus on modernizing and optimizing switchgear control systems, ensuring high availability, resilience, and operational efficiency in support of 24/7 broadcast and IT operations. This role blends hands-on engineering with strategic planning, offering the opportunity to shape the future of facility automation and control systems across a global media enterprise.
Your Role Accountabilities...
- Design & Integration: Lead the design, programming, and commissioning of advanced switchgear control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA platforms.
- System Modernization: Drive the evolution of legacy systems toward modern, networked, and software-defined architectures using protocols like BACnet & Modbus over IP and MS/TP.
- Project Leadership: Collaborate with cross-functional teams-engineering, operations, vendors, and contractors-to deliver high-impact infrastructure projects on time and within budget.
- Reliability Engineering: Analyze system performance, identify failure points, and implement control strategies to improve uptime and fault tolerance.
- Documentation & Standards: Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including control schematics, logic diagrams, and commissioning protocols. Contribute to the development of internal standards and best practices.
- Vendor Management: Evaluate and manage vendors and integrators for control system components, ensuring compliance with technical and operational requirements.
- Innovation & Research: Stay current with emerging technologies in power distribution, automation, and facility monitoring. Recommend and pilot new solutions to enhance system intelligence and efficiency.
- Support & Troubleshooting: Provide Tier 3 support for critical electrical systems, including root cause analysis and resolution of complex control issues.
Qualifications & Experiences...
- Education: B.S. in Electrical Engineering (Control Systems), Mechanical or Industrial Engineering; or an equivalent combination of skills, training and experience.
- Experience: 10+ years in electrical engineering with a focus on switchgear controls, power distribution, or facility automation in mission-critical environments (e.g., data centers, broadcast facilities, or industrial plants).
- Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of low and medium-voltage switchgear systems, including domestic 480V and international 380/400/415V architectures.
- Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS) and Facility Monitoring Systems (FMS).
- Proficiency in PLC/HMI programming (e.g., ABB, ALC, Allen-Bradley, Schneider, Siemens, Tridium, Woodward).
- Strong understanding of communication protocols: BACnet & Modbus.
- Experience with SCADA platforms and SQL-based data logging.
- Soft Skills: Strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
- Occasional domestic or international travel required.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with PLC, Automated Logic WebCTRL or Siemens Desigo systems.
- Familiarity with cloud-based monitoring and control platforms.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for industrial control systems.
How We Get Things Done...
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
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.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- FSA
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- On-site/Nearby Childcare
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- Company Outings
- Snacks
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Sabbatical
- Volunteer Time Off
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Company Equity
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- 401(K)
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Access to Online Courses
- Professional Coaching
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)