The build-out is showing up in hiring data
Indeed reported that data-center-related job postings have more than doubled over the last two years. In September, nonresidential specialty trades were also one of the stronger parts of the construction labor market.
This matters because data centers create work well beyond IT. Power, cooling, controls, commissioning, construction and ongoing facility operations all require specialized people.
The opportunity is local and technical
Indeed found that a majority of applications to data-center jobs come from the same local metro or micropolitan area. That makes local talent mapping especially important as new campuses open outside traditional technology hubs.
For workers, data-center experience can create a bridge from electrical, HVAC, controls and industrial environments into mission-critical operations.
The roles worth watching
- Critical facilities technicians
- Data center technicians
- Commissioning engineers
- Industrial electricians and power technicians
- HVAC, chiller and controls technicians
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