PROJECT Construction starting

Crusoe Childress

A 270-acre AI data center campus developed by Crusoe and Lancium, with construction scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2026.

Childress, Texas1 GWCrusoe / Lancium
64-day coverage window Coverage
Linked openings2Project employers in this market
Hiring companies1Within the linked market
Main role phaseConstructionCurrent hiring mix

Project facts

Developer / owner
Crusoe / Lancium
Industry
Data centers
Capacity marker
1 GW
Record status
Verified Jul 15, 2026
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Workforce outlook

2 employer openings in this market

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DevelopmentConstructionCommissioningOperations

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Project Announcement

Crusoe and Lancium announce 1 GW Childress campus

The 270-acre Texas campus is scheduled to begin construction in Q3 2026, with thousands of construction jobs and more than 100 permanent positions expected.

Announced
Capacity
1 GW
Explicit labor signal · 0-90dThe announced construction schedule includes thousands of construction jobs and more than 100 permanent positions.

HIRING LINKED MARKET

Current openings.

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Crusoe careers Source updated today

Staff Quality Control (QC) Engineer

Crusoe Childress, TX - US

We're looking for problem-solving, opportunity-finding teammates with a sense of urgency, who believe in the scale of our ambition and thrive on a path not fully paved — people who want to grow their careers alongside a team of experts across energy, manufacturing, data center construction, and cloud services. If you want to do the most meaningful work of your career, help our customers and partners advance their AI strategies, and be part of a high-performing team that believes in each other, come build with us at Crusoe.

Data centers construction COMPENSATION RANGE Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $175,000 – $215,000
Crusoe careers Source updated Apr 17

Staff Instrumentation & Controls Engineer, Deployment

Crusoe Childress, TX - US

We are seeking a proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and is passionate about bringing automated systems to life, working with others, and driving consistency and efficiencies across our startup through operational handover. This is a full-time position.

Data centers infrastructure Compensation Range Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $148,000 -$170,000