Data Center PMS - Project Technical Lead

Role overview

Data Center PMS - Project Technical Lead at Emerson India

For This Role, You Will Need: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Instrumentation & Control, or a related engineering discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering, design, testing, and commissioning of Data Center Power Management Systems (PMS), Electrical Control & Monitoring Systems (ECMS), and Energy Management Systems (EMS) on Emerson Ovation™ for mission-critical AI and high-density compute facilities.
• Support the full project lifecycle from concept design, power control philosophy, simulation, and software development through FAT, SAT, commissioning, performance tuning, and commercial operation.
• Review customer specifications, SLDs, protection schemes, AI workload profiles, generator operating philosophy, and power management requirements.
• Develop, configure, and tune Ovation DCS databases, control logic, graphics, alarms, trends, displays, and operator interfaces for PMS applications.
• Configure and troubleshoot IEC 61850, Modbus, OPC UA, DNP3, and related communication protocols used for power system automation and electrical asset integration.
• Prepare engineering deliverables including PMS philosophy, FDS, logic narratives, cause-and-effect matrices, I/O lists, communication documents, simulation plans, and test procedures.
• Execute simulation, FAT, SAT, system integration, commissioning, startup, performance tuning, and customer acceptance testing for PMS/ECMS systems.
• Lead system power-up, redundancy testing, communication verification, functional testing, failure-mode testing, and validation of electrical operating scenarios.
• Coordinate with customers, consultants, vendors, project teams, and subcontractors while ensuring compliance with project requirements, quality standards, industry codes, and mission-critical uptime expectations.

Preferred qualifications and skills

• Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart: Deep experience with Data Center PMS/ECMS, microgrid, hybrid EMS, and DCS/SCADA solutions for mission-critical or high-availability facilities.

Employment details

• Deliver advanced PMS solutions that manage fast-changing AI workload peaks, onsite power generation, grid interaction, UPS/BESS interfaces, and resilient electrical distribution for data centers and other critical infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of data center electrical infrastructure, AI/high-density load behavior, onsite power generation, UPS/BESS systems, and grid-connected or islanded operating modes.
• Location: NOIDA [UTTAR PRADESH] [India]

Benefits

• We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.

Additional role details

• Develop and tune DCS-based load management programs, including demand control, priority-based load shedding, load restoration, bus load management, islanding, load sharing, and synchronization of multiple generators.
• In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: You will lead the engineering, development, integration, testing, and commissioning of advanced Data Center PMS/ECMS solutions for AI-ready, mission-critical facilities with onsite generation and complex electrical distribution systems.
• Design PMS/ECMS architectures, DCS control strategies, network topologies, and system integration approaches for high-density data center electrical infrastructure.
• Engineer advanced load management functions including AI peak demand control, priority-based load shedding, load restoration, load sharing, islanding, black start, bus transfer, and demand management.
• Develop complex load bus management schemes for multiple electrical buses, generators, transformers, switchgear lineups, UPS/BESS interfaces, and critical/non-critical load groups.
• Engineer and validate multi-generator synchronization, load sharing, generator sequencing, spinning reserve logic, and transitions between grid-connected, islanded, and backup operating modes.
• Integrate generators, switchgear, substations, transformers, protective relays, RTACs, meters, UPS, BESS, renewable energy systems, and utility/grid interfaces.
• Who You Are: You should be able to assume responsibility for the outcomes of others .
• Promotes a sense of urgency and establishes and enforces individual accountability in the team.
• You should be able to deliver messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner.
• Actively listens and checks for understanding.
• Sets aggressive goals and has high standards.
• You should be consistently one of the top performers.
• Pursues everything with energy, drive, and the need to finish as per business needs.
• Five (5) to Twelve (12) years of experience in PMS, ECMS, EMS, DCS, SCADA, microgrid, or power system automation projects.
• Hands-on experience developing, configuring, testing, and tuning DCS-based PMS or load management applications.
• Knowledge of demand control, priority-based load shedding, load restoration, load sharing, bus load management, generator sequencing, and spinning reserve logic.
• Experience with synchronization of multiple generators and operation of electrical systems across grid-connected, islanded, standby, and black-start scenarios.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power generation, distribution, protection, metering, switchgear, transformers, substations, and control systems.
• Ability to interpret SLDs, protection drawings, control schematics, communication architectures, I/O lists, and cause-and-effect requirements.
• Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as IEC 61850, Modbus, OPC UA, DNP3, and related automation networks.
• Hands-on experience in simulation, FAT, SAT, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and performance tuning for mission-critical power control systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and customer-facing skills with the ability to lead technical discussions and resolve complex site issues.
• Willingness to travel for project execution, commissioning, customer acceptance testing, and site support.
• Practical understanding of AI data center power behavior, including fast load ramps, high-density compute loads, power quality impacts, and coordination between utility supply, onsite generation, UPS, BESS, and critical load blocks.
• Proven expertise in developing and tuning advanced load management applications, including AI peak demand control, priority-based load shedding, load restoration, bus load management, power sharing, and islanding logic.
• Hands-on experience with multi-generator synchronization, generator sequencing, spinning reserve, black start, load sharing, and transitions between grid-connected, islanded, and backup power modes.
• Experience with Emerson Ovation™, SEL RTAC, protective relay integration, IEC 61850 engineering, and equivalent IED/substation automation architectures.
• Strong knowledge of AIS/GIS substations, switchyards, medium-voltage and low-voltage switchgear, generator controls, AVRs, synchronization systems, and utility/grid interconnection requirements.
• Experience integrating UPS, BESS, renewable sources, backup generation, fuel systems, meters, protection relays, and electrical monitoring devices into centralized PMS/ECMS platforms.
• Working knowledge of IEEE, IEC, NEC, NFPA, data center reliability practices, utility grid codes, and mission-critical electrical safety requirements.
• Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity principles for DCS, SCADA, substation automation, and mission-critical power control systems.
• Experience leading simulation, digital testing, integrated FAT, SAT, commissioning, performance tuning, and customer acceptance testing for complex PMS/ECMS projects.
• Ability to develop software design documentation, control narratives, test scripts, failure-mode scenarios, and validation plans for load management and generator control functions.
• Familiarity with programming or scripting languages such as C, C++, Python, or structured control logic used in automation and power management applications.
• Our Culture & Commitment to You: At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow.
• We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives — because we know that great ideas come from great teams.
• Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive.
• Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact.
• We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
• We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing.
• Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.