Principal - Data Centre Energy & Power

Location: London; UK

Work type: Hybrid

Seniority: Director

Primary skill: Business Consulting

Posted:

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

We offer

• EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Protection benefits including life assurance, income protection and critical illness cover
• Private medical insurance and dental care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive group pension plan
• Cyclescheme, Techscheme and season ticket loans
• Various perks such as free Wednesday lunch in-office, on-site massages and regular social events
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses
• If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program
• If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program

*All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements