Two Massive Hyperscale Data Centers Coming to Monticello, Minnesota

150 MW+ by 2027 | 4 Million+ Sq Ft | Hundreds of Monticello Data Center jobs, Construction & Permanent Jobs

Upcoming

Project size

Two hyperscale campuses totaling over 4 million square feet on 600+ acres – one of the largest data center developments ever proposed in Minnesota

Power & Timeline

Up to 150 MW of power (equivalent to a small city) · Phase 1 targeted for 2027 · Full build-out expected by 2028–2030

Jobs & Pay

200–500 construction jobs + 50–100 permanent roles · Electricians $85k–$120k+ · HVAC techs $80k–$110k+ · Data center techs up to $150k+

Blog Updates

Trade-by-trade headcount just dropped → 1,600–2,100 workers needed (380–460 electricians)
→ Get on the early list before staffing agencies buy it all

Blog Post #3

Monticello MN Data Center Construction Timeline (Updated Weekly)
→See the full timeline here

Blog Post #2

Microsoft’s Massive Monticello Data Center Campus: 3 Million Sq Ft Coming 2026–2028
→ Read the full breakdown here

Blog Post #1