Updated Oct 16, 2026
How many workers does Hut 8 need?
Hut 8's reported peak construction crews run from 1,000 to 1,900, the high end at Beacon Point (Phases 1-2, Nueces County) in Corpus Christi, TX. We track 2 Hut 8 projects: 2 under construction.
Add the reported figures together and you get 2,900. That's not a headcount. The peaks don't all fall at the same time, and both figures may count total jobs over the build rather than people on site at once.
Per megawatt, these come out between 1.9 and 4.1 workers per MW. The median across every project we track is on the workforce page.
Who's building Hut 8's projects?
River Bend (initial IT capacity): Jacobs (EPCM lead). Builder sources are linked on each project page.
Are there calls on Hut 8 jobs?
None in our data right now. Calls go out through the IBEW or UA local that covers each site. If you've seen one, send it in.
Hut 8 projects we track
| Project | Stage | Size | Peak crew | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Point (Phases 1-2, Nueces County)Corpus Christi, TX | Building | 1 GW · $17B | 1,900construction jobs as reported (may be cumulative, not concurrent) | hut8.comJul 20, 2026 |
| River Bend (initial IT capacity)St. Francisville, LA | Building | 245 MW · $10B | 1,000construction jobs as reported (may be cumulative, not concurrent) | opportunitylouisiana.govDec 17, 2025 |
Dashes mean not reported. Figures are as the linked source reported them. Last checked Oct 16, 2026. Verify with the local before you travel.