Data center HVAC jobs in Richmond, VA

Richmond is absorbing data center growth spilling south from Northern Virginia, with projects concentrated in Henrico and Chesterfield counties and along the I-95 corridor.

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Data center and critical facilities roles in Richmond

Openings that mention data center or mission-critical work.

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The Richmond data center market

Humid Virginia summers load cooling systems hard, and the proximity to the world's largest data center market means local employers compete for the same critical facilities talent. Chiller, controls, and commissioning experience all travel well here.

Where the work is

Henrico
Chesterfield
Downtown Richmond
Midlothian
Petersburg
Ashland

Real data center projects in the Richmond market

Publicly sourced projects in this market, not proof that any listed job is attached to a project. Statuses reflect dated reports.

Colocation in Henrico CountyHenrico County, Virginia · $1 billion, 66 acres, 200+ MWReported under construction · announced Feb 2025
Confirmed dated status report. Dated evidence supports the reported scope; current site status is not confirmed. Status evidence: 2026-07-15. Groundbreaking and completed precast structure reported for the first facility; not full-campus operation.
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Hyperscale campus in Caroline CountyCaroline County, Virginia · $3 billion, nearly 1 GWReported under construction · announced Nov 2025
Unconfirmed status report. The reviewed source did not provide validated dated evidence for the stored status and scope. Status evidence: 2025-11. Historical source report; current project status has not been independently confirmed.
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What data center HVAC work looks like

Chilled-water plants, CRAH/CRAC units, and cooling towers
Building automation and monitoring systems
Preventive maintenance on strict schedules with redundancy
Commissioning and start-up on new buildings
Rotating shifts and on-call coverage at operating sites

Common questions

What HVAC jobs are there in Richmond data centers?: Critical facilities technicians, chiller and central plant techs, building automation and controls techs, mechanical installers, and project managers and superintendents on new builds.
Do I need data center experience to apply?: Not always. Commercial service, chiller, and controls experience transfers well. Hospital, lab, and other critical-environment experience is a strong plus.
What do data center HVAC jobs in Richmond pay?: Pay is competitive depending on experience. Your recruiter shares the range for a specific role before you apply.
Is my search confidential?: Yes. Your details are only shared with an employer after you approve it.

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