GoKawiilAmazon Web Services is making a major push into Missouri with a multibillion-dollar investment in a new data center campus in Montgomery County, the company announced today.
The project is expected to create more than 400 full-time data center jobs, along with thousands of construction roles during the build-out. Positions will include electricians, HVAC technicians, network specialists, operations managers, and other technical roles offering competitive pay and benefits.
The campus will support AWS cloud computing and AI workloads, powering services used daily by millions for remote work, streaming, healthcare, and finance. It builds on Amazon’s existing presence in Missouri, where the company already employs more than 10,000 people and supports another 10,000 jobs across related industries.
Energy and Sustainability Details
Amazon has reached agreements with local utility Ameren Missouri designed so that costs associated with the new campus are not passed on to other ratepayers. The company has also invested in a 138 MW carbon-free energy project in the state, generating enough power for more than 28,000 homes.
On the water front, the facilities will emphasize efficiency with features including:
Free-air cooling for approximately 90% of the time
Rainwater harvesting to cover about 20% of annual water needs
On-site recycling that reuses water up to six times
Expected water use for cooling on only about 7% of the year or less at full capacity
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