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The Michels Family of Companies is committed to providing the safest, most reliable solutions for the world’s evolving energy and infrastructure needs. We live by our values, keep our promises, and maximize the potential of new and existing technologies. Our diversified services uniquely position us to plan and deliver tailored solutions to our partners. The Michels Family of Companies is bound to first-class professionalism and performance on projects of all sizes, in all locations.

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Offenbach 110kV HDD

International

Michels Trenchless GmbH completed a 300-metre-long HDD in the inner city of Offenbach, Germany. Ground conditions that included clay with bands of limestone made drilling difficult, but the crew’s skill and determination overcame the challenges. A ...

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Zoo Interchange – North Leg Midwest

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10th Avenue Bridge Gas Line Reconstruction Midwest

Industries

The work we do today makes for a better tomorrow by providing safe, reliable options for energy and infrastructure delivery. At the same time, we are devoted to building a strong future for our team and our customers by continually investing in training, equipment and technology.

Civil Construction

Attributes like loyalty, precision, reliability and motivation make Michels a tailor-made match for government projects including levees, earth retention systems, revetments, and road building.

Energy

Michels designs and builds reliable, tested, meticulously maintained infrastructure solutions to ensure safe, swift delivery of renewable and traditional energy throughout the world.

Energy Transition & Renewables

Our technical abilities support global energy transition and developing solutions in decarbonization, including solar, wind, hydrogen, carbon capture, battery energy storage and renewable natural gas (RNG) markets.

Foundations

Michels incorporates load-bearing requirements, site limitations, and soil conditions into the design and construction of safe, effective and creative solutions.

Marine

We deliver collaborative, value-engineered solutions for complex marine environments by combining experienced, safety-forward crews and specialized equipment.

Mission Critical

A mission-critical facility’s ability to stay online at all times during even the most challenging circumstances depends on the safe, time-sensitive construction of essential infrastructure. Michels’ ability to self-perform all major scopes of work allows complex projects to be managed and delivered by one contractor.

Transportation

Michels supports the public's desire to move safely and more efficiently, delivering complete projects and individual services to make seamless transportation possible.

Water & Wastewater

Michels installs and rehabilitates potable water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer systems throughout North America.

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Accomplishments

Michels ranks 34th on ENR Top 400 List

Michels is proud to be ranked as the 34th largest contractor on the 2024 Engineering News-Record Top 400 Contractors List, maintaining our consistent position in the top 10 percent. As a specialty contractor focused on supporting the energy and infrastructure industries in the United States and beyond, Michels is honored to maintain our ...

Careers at Michels

Michels values diverse ideas, shared values and a collaborative culture. Like our projects, our employment opportunities are focused on building the way to a better life.

Craft & Trade Careers

Being the best requires the best. Grow your craft and develop your skills with us. Our craft and trade positions make everyone's lives better.

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Professional & Technical Careers

You can work in construction without operating heavy equipment. We have opportunities in engineering, safety, environmental, human resources, IT, risk management, finance, marketing and other professional positions.

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Internships

We offer internships and co-op programs to students who want to apply education and skills before graduation. Gain invaluable experience while being mentored by the industry's finest for future advancement.

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