Reevaluating the Data Center Workforce
TechTarget, Tuesday, October 13th, 2026
AI-era data centers need electricians, HVAC and construction skills, so IT and facilities must jointly close workforce gaps.
AI and other energy-intensive workloads mean data center managers now need electrical engineers, HVAC technicians, physical security specialists and construction workers, not just IT staff.
As sustainability, heavier workloads and edge sites blur the line between IT and facilities, the article says both groups should plan, budget and support the whole data center together.
Its recommendations include proactive service agreements with providers, preventive maintenance and basic facility health checks such as UPS and switchgear inspections.
It also recommends remote monitoring to stretch scarce skilled labor.