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Electrical engineers and commissioning professionals are increasingly driving toward data center roles, leaving traditional MEP firms feeling the gap. Better pay, more complex work, and faster career growth are pulling talent away, especially at mid to senior level. So what’s behind the shift, and how can firms steer things back and stay competitive?

Turning on Open to Work on LinkedIn can feel like you’re making it official, which is why a lot of people hesitate. At the same time, we’re seeing a 35% rise in professionals getting approached for roles they wouldn’t have found themselves. Afraid of letting your whole network know you’re open? Here’s how to keep it low-key and still access hidden roles, even if you’re not actively looking.

15 years in the same role… and 15% underpaid. One curious call later, a Landscape Architect landed a 22% pay rise and a promotion. Are you leaving money and opportunities on the table?