The data center «boom» in Aragon has an immediate consequence: unprecedented demand for talent. Estimates point to a massive scale, with projections of up to 21,000 jobs over the next four years.

The arrival of companies like Integra Tecnología (seeking to fill 500 positions) and the expansion of AWS has unleashed a race for talent. Here we detail the two «waves» of hiring that are already transforming the labor market.

Wave 1: The construction phase (immediate demand)

You don’t need to be a software engineer to work in the tech sector. Right now, the urgency is to build the infrastructure, which will raise labor demand in construction by 30%.

• Electricians (medium and high voltage): Possibly the most critical profile. Experts are needed to install power panels and connect large equipment.
• HVAC technicians: Data centers are gigantic cooling plants. Specialists in industrial chillers and high-capacity ducts are sought after.
• BMS technicians: Professionals capable of installing and configuring the systems that manage the building’s «intelligence».

Wave 2: The operation and «cloud» phase (high value)

Once built, the centers operate 24/7. This is where long-term, high-salary tech employment is generated.

• Cloud architect: the highest-paid profile, with average salaries of €42,000. They are the designers of solutions on platforms like AWS or Azure.
• Cybersecurity specialists: with the migration to the cloud, infrastructure protection is a priority. Companies like Integra are actively seeking these profiles.
• Data engineers and scientists: responsible for building data infrastructure (ETL) and creating predictive AI models.

Where to train for these jobs?

DAT Alierta is designed to generate this talent on-site. The ecosystem physically integrates the University of Zaragoza and CEEI Aragon. Additionally, Siemens has announced plans to locate a vocational training center within the district, creating a direct pipeline of specialized technicians.

Your next step:

the search for profiles is not a future promise; recruitment to cover construction demand and the first operational roles has already begun.