Principal - Data Centre Energy & Power

EPAM Systems; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

Private medical insurance

Dental care

Pension plan

Learning & development programs

Bonus program

Job summary

EPAM Systems in London seeks a Principal - Data Centre Energy & Power to shape grid-to-compute power strategies for hyperscale data centres. You will lead power architecture, grid connectivity, BESS, microgrids and AI-driven energy optimisation for clients’ critical infrastructure.

The role requires deep domain knowledge, strong pre-sales capability and experience driving strategic partnerships with utilities and OEMs, across a hybrid work model in the UK.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in data centre power systems and grid operations.
• Deep technical knowledge of electrical architectures and OT ecosystems.
• Proven consulting with executive-level engagement.
• Ability to translate power challenges into scalable AI-enabled solutions.

Responsibilities

• Advise on end-to-end power strategy including grid connections and microgrids.
• Define optimization solutions integrating EMS, EPMS, SCADA and AI forecasting.
• Design architectures bridging OT, market APIs and cloud for predictive energy management.
• Drive business growth through client pursuits and partnerships with utilities and OEMs.
• Represent EPAM in industry forums and track emerging tech like SMRs and fuel cells.

Skills

Grid operations

Power architecture

Consulting

Pre-sales

AI-driven solutions

Tools

EMS/EPMS

SCADA

Job description

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