Atlanta's data center market has grown rapidly, with hyperscale and colocation projects spreading through the metro's northern suburbs and along the fiber corridors. New campuses need start-up and commissioning talent while existing sites run continuous maintenance.
Data center and critical facilities roles in Atlanta
Atlanta's hot, humid summers put constant pressure on cooling systems, and the region's growth means employers regularly hire commercial HVAC techs whose chiller and controls skills transfer directly into critical environments.
Real data center projects in the Atlanta market
Hyperscale campus in Fairburn, Fairburn, Fulton County, Georgia · 1.2 GW, 20 buildings, about $16 billion · Reported announced, announced May 2025. Source: ajc.com
Hyperscale campus in Forest Park, Forest Park, Clayton County, Georgia · $2 billion, 200 MW, 1.9 million sq ft · Reported announced, announced Jul 2025. Source: newprojectmedia.com