AMARILLO, TX — Fermi America, in partnership with the Texas Tech University System, announces two partnerships with West Texas and Panhandle companies Parkhill and Lee Lewis Construction. Together, the local firms will support the creation of the world's largest, first-of-its-kind, private grid to power the soaring energy needs of next-generation AI.
Parkhill, an engineering and architecture firm, and Lee Lewis Construction, a construction manager/contractor, will join a team of experts developing the 11-gigawatt private grid, located in Amarillo, Texas.
Providing engineering and architectural expertise, Parkhill is designing infrastructure solutions that will integrate with regional needs and Fermi America's future expansion plans. Responsible for construction management and executing those designs, Lee Lewis Construction will build and manage the site.
"Growing up in Lubbock, Texas, I've always known and trusted these guys," Fermi America Co-Founder Toby Neugebauer said. "When we partnered with the Texas Tech University System and signed the lease on the best site in the country, every big national firm started beating on our door. But being locals, we understood that you simply can't do better than Lee Lewis and Parkhill, and we are excited to be one of their biggest builds to date, right here at home."
Lee Lewis Construction Inc. was founded in 1976 and is based in Lubbock, Texas.
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"I started this company with a philosophy of building high-quality structures, developing lasting relationships, and protecting our reputation," Lee Lewis said. "We are proud to partner with Fermi America — who shares our West Texas roots and values — and to be part of a project that will power the future of AI, shaping the world's technological landscape for generations to come."
"You can't make a bad deal with good partners," added Ryan Lewis, Chief Operating Officer of Lee Lewis Construction. "We grew up with this team and respect their ambition to do the right thing for the region and the country. The fact that Texas Tech is a significant Fermi ally makes the partnership even stronger. Truthfully, our motto and commitment to 'building your future' could not be more appropriate than the Amarillo campus, and we are excited to make it a reality."
Founded in 1944, Parkhill is a full-service engineering and architecture firm headquartered in Lubbock, Texas. Jay Edwards, President of Parkhill, emphasized the significance of the firm's latest project.
"Designing the world's largest private grid with a focus on safety, resilience, and sustainability — while thoughtfully incorporating Texas Tech's design vernacular — was both a priority and a privilege," he said. "Our collaboration with the team at Fermi America has spanned decades of multiple successful developments, and we believe this project has the potential to reshape the future of the region."
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This initiative builds on Fermi America's ongoing partnership with the Texas Tech University System. Together, the organizations are advancing workforce development, research, and innovation across the state. Parkhill has supported the Texas Tech University System for more than 70 years, while Lee Lewis Construction has spent 50 years working with the system.
