Amazon expands Louisiana data-center investment to $18B
Three planned campuses could create up to 750 full-time Amazon data-center jobs when fully built, alongside opportunities in the wider community.
What happened
In an update dated 18 August 2026, Amazon increased its planned investment in northwest Louisiana from $12 billion to $18 billion, adding a third data-center campus.
The company expects up to 750 full-time Amazon data-center jobs when all three campuses are fully built, plus support for 2,500 additional positions in the community. The announcement names opportunities including network specialists, project engineers, operations managers, electricians, and HVAC technicians.
Why it matters for job seekers
The expansion is a signal to watch for cloud infrastructure and operations careers around Shreveport and the surrounding area.
The 750 figure is the projected total across the planned campuses, not 750 vacancies available today. The broader community positions are separate from direct Amazon employment.
What you can do
- Monitor Amazon Jobs for Louisiana data-center openings.
- Look for local training opportunities connected to infrastructure operations.
- Check each vacancy’s employer, location, and expected start date.