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Omaha, Nebraska // Sarpy County boom

Omaha
Data Center Jobs

Greater Omaha has become a major hyperscale hub, with several operators building large campuses across Sarpy County. See all Nebraska jobs ›

Major
A fast-rising hyperscale hub with multiple operator campuses
+30%
Pay premium for data center construction vs. typical builds
~340K
U.S. data center jobs projected unfilled by end of 2026
// On the ground

Where the work is

The builds and clusters driving hiring demand in and around Omaha.

Papillion / La Vista

Sarpy County cluster

Multiple operators building large campuses south of the city.

Omaha–Council Bluffs

Cross-river depth

One of the densest hyperscale labor markets in the Midwest.

Metro Omaha

Ongoing growth

Sustained construction and operations demand.

// Hardest-to-fill

Roles in demand

The highest-value seats on any data center project — the ones that decide whether a build ships on time.

Electricians
$120–150K+
480V busway, high-voltage & power distribution
MEP Engineers
Premium
Mechanical / electrical / plumbing + supervisors
Commissioning Specialists
Booked 12–18mo out
Workforce can’t scale as fast as the builds
HVAC / Cooling Techs
+67% demand
Air & liquid cooling for high-density AI loads
Pipefitters & Welders
High demand
Core trades for mechanical & cooling systems
Project Managers
Premium
Now running crews of 4,000–5,000 on mega-sites
Critical Facilities / BMS
Operations
Engineers & controls techs that run the floor
Data Center Technicians
Entry point
No degree required — the on-ramp for career-changers
OmahaPapillionLa VistaLincoln
// Areas we cover

Across the Omaha area

We recruit and place throughout the Omaha region. Wherever the build is, we have boots nearby.

Core

Omaha

The metro hub of Nebraska’s boom.

South

Papillion

Sarpy County’s cluster.

Adjacent

La Vista

Growing operator presence.

State

Lincoln

Secondary supply.

Building or hiring in Omaha?

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