Principal - Data Centre Energy & Power
We’re looking for a Principal – Data Centre Energy & Power to join our team in London, United Kingdom in a hybrid working mode. This senior leadership role focuses on developing grid-to-compute power strategies for hyperscale and AI data centres.
You will act as EPAM’s subject matter expert on power architecture, grid connectivity, BESS, microgrids and AI-driven energy optimisation, helping clients address critical infrastructure and sustainability challenges through digital and software-enabled solutions.
Responsibilities Advise on end-to-end power strategy, including grid connections, substations, microgrids and high-density AI/HPC loads Define optimisation solutions integrating EMS, EPMS, SCADA and AI-driven forecasting for load and capacity planning Design architectures bridging OT systems, market APIs and cloud environments to enable predictive analytics and intelligent energy management Drive business growth through client pursuits, repeatable offerings and strategic partnerships with utilities and OEMs Represent EPAM within industry forums and track emerging technologies such as SMRs, fuel cells and liquid cooling Requirements 12+ years of experience in data centre power systems, grid operations, BESS or EMS domains Deep technical knowledge of electrical architectures, interconnection challenges and OT ecosystems Proven consulting experience with strong pre-sales capability and executive-level engagement Ability to translate power and infrastructure challenges into scalable digital and AI-driven solutions Nice to have Experience with hyperscale data centres, leading EMS/BESS platforms (e.g., Fluence, Wärtsilä GEMS, Tesla Autobidder) and OEM ecosystems (Schneider, Siemens, ABB, Vertiv) Familiarity with energy trading, OT cybersecurity (IEC 62443), PUE and sustainability reporting standards
