Principal - Data Centre Energy & Power
Location:
London; UKWork type: HybridSeniority: DirectorPrimary skill: Business ConsultingPosted: 2026-09-29We'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.
ResponsibilitiesAdvise on end-to-end power strategy, including grid connections, substations, microgrids and high-density AI/HPC loadsDefine optimisation solutions integrating EMS, EPMS, SCADA and AI-driven forecasting for load and capacity planningDesign architectures bridging OT systems, market APIs and cloud environments to enable predictive analytics and intelligent energy managementDrive business growth through client pursuits, repeatable offerings and strategic partnerships with utilities and OEMsRepresent EPAM within industry forums and track emerging technologies such as SMRs, fuel cells and liquid coolingRequirements12+ years of experience in data centre power systems, grid operations, BESS or EMS domainsDeep technical knowledge of electrical architectures, interconnection challenges and OT ecosystemsProven consulting experience with strong pre-sales capability and executive-level engagementAbility to translate power and infrastructure challenges into scalable digital and AI-driven solutionsNice to haveExperience 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 standardsWe offerEPAM 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 eventsLearning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and coursesIf 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