SDC Montana
Jobs, Growth & Opportunity
for Future Generations
Butte knows the value of steady work and strong communities.
Sabey will help create both.
Creating Jobs. Building Montana’s Momentum.
From early infrastructure work to ongoing operations, the SDC Montana project is expected to generate significant local employment and economic activity, based on comparable multi-phase data center developments.
These investments ripple outward, supporting small businesses, strengthening utilities and expanding the regional labor force. At other Sabey campuses, similar investments have contributed millions in tax revenue that directly support schools, first responders and public services.
As Sabey partners with trade organizations and schools, the project will anchor a lasting cycle of skilled employment and community reinvestment.
The Benefits to Local Trade
Each construction phase will employ 50–150 skilled tradespeople and dozens more in local support industries. Discover how Sabey supports local jobs →
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Relationships Built on Trust
Becoming Part of the Community
Community involvement is a core part of who we are. Our teams volunteer in ways that meet local needs, whether it’s supporting food banks, lending a hand to children’s homes or providing STEM learning opportunities for students who don’t often get them. We’re committed to contributing time, care and resources to every community we’re part of.
Jobs & Opportunity
The data center will create numerous jobs in Butte and Silver Bow, offering stable employment opportunities to the community.
A Stronger Local Economy
The development will boost the local economy, enhancing local businesses and bringing more investments into the area.
Built for Long-Term Stewardship
Our project incorporates green technologies to minimize environmental impact, ensuring a responsible approach to development.
Pathways to Skilled Careers
We are committed to providing training programs that will help locals gain new skills and advance their careers in technology and beyond.
Community Involvement
We strive to be an active part of the community, ensuring that we listen to and involve local voices in our initiatives.
A Lasting Partnership
We are dedicated to building lasting relationships with the community, focusing on mutual growth and support.
“In Montana, our goal is to build lasting value for both people and place. Sustainability isn’t an add-on for us—it’s built into every decision, from energy efficiency and water stewardship to the partnerships we form with local communities. We’re committed to setting a standard for digital infrastructure that strengthens the grid, protects natural resources, and leaves every community we join better than we found it.”
Tim Mirick
President, Sabey Data Centers
“Efficiency is the foundation of sustainability. Every Sabey campus is engineered to deliver more computing power with less energy, less water, and less noise. In Montana, our air-first hybrid cooling design and continuous optimization of power usage mean we can support high-density technology while dramatically reducing environmental impact.”
John Sasser
CTO, Sabey Data Centers
“Montana’s abundant natural resources make it an ideal location to explore cleaner, more resilient power solutions. As the industry evolves, we’re actively evaluating partnerships and technologies, from advanced nuclear to expanded renewables, that can support growth without compromising our environmental commitments.”
Rob Corbin
SVP Energy Development, Sabey Data Centers
Frequently Asked Questions
Common inquiries about data centers in the community
Construction Phase: Construction of a multi-phase campus typically generates hundreds of skilled trade jobs over many years, based on comparable Sabey developments. These roles include electricians, HVAC specialists, general contractors, equipment installers and other skilled trades. Sabey prioritizes local contractors and workforce participation whenever possible.
Permanent Operations: Each completed Sabey Data Centers building is operated by multiple full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs. These include positions such as data center technicians, network engineers, facilities managers and security personnel.
Indirect Jobs: National economic studies find that each direct data center job supports several additional jobs in the broader economy, reflecting construction, services and supply-chain activity.
All internal positions emphasize hiring from the local community and region wherever possible and prioritizes veterans per our Veteran First hiring policy.
Sabey Data Centers is committed to partnering with Butte schools, community colleges and trade programs to create clear career pathways:
Student Programs: Paid internships and apprenticeships for local high school and college students interested in technology infrastructure careers. Opportunities to gain real-world experience while still in school.
STEM Education: Employee engagement programs where data center professionals visit schools to introduce students to technology careers, demonstrate equipment and provide mentorship.
Technical Certification Programs: Partnerships with community colleges to develop data center technician certification programs. Many positions require technical training and certifications rather than four-year degrees.
Trade Partnerships: Our ongoing relationships with electrician, HVAC and facilities maintenance trade programs create pathways from vocational training to well-paying careers.
Career Advancement: Data center positions offer excellent opportunities for skill development, professional growth and advancement into supervisory and management roles over time.
Priority consideration for local candidates and veterans, per our Vets-First policy, for both construction and permanent positions.
Stronger Schools: Significant tax revenue supporting better teachers, programs, facilities and technology without raising residential property taxes.
Local Jobs: Dozens of high-wage permanent positions plus hundreds of indirect jobs in the broader economy, with priority hiring for community residents.
Public Services: A recession-resistant investment of several billion dollars will provide a stable tax base for schools, emergency services and public infrastructure for decades.
Career Pathways: Workforce development partnerships create opportunities for students and residents to access high-paying technology careers without moving away.
Business Growth: Local spending by construction workers and data center employees supports restaurants, retail, services, and more. This “halo effect” attracts complementary businesses.
Minimal Impact: Compared with typical industrial uses, a data center campus brings significantly less traffic, no continuous manufacturing emissions, tightly managed noise, efficient water-use systems and low-water, native landscaping designed to blend with the local environment.
Data centers typically have neutral to positive effects on nearby residential property values. Key factors:
Minimal Traffic Impact: Fewer daily vehicle trips than typical industrial uses means no congestion, noise or safety concerns from constant truck traffic.
No Retail Crowds: No public access, no customer traffic, no parking lot congestion—just controlled employee and maintenance vehicle access.
Professional Design: Extensive landscaping, green spaces, shielded lighting and architectural standards that minimize visual impact and maintain neighborhood character.
Economic Halo Effect: Attracts complementary quality businesses and technology companies, strengthening the local economy and increasing area desirability.
Stronger Tax Base: Improved school funding and public services without raising residential taxes supports property values throughout the community.
Questions or Concerns?
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