Engineering & Design
Drawing from decades of experience—as well as the expertise, capabilities, and resources gained from our 2026 merger with J.D. Hair & Associates—Mi-Tech combines the thoughtful preparation of practical, technically sound trenchless designs, feasibility studies, and bid documents with an array of support services, resulting in an achievable solution for a complex challenge. Our engineering and design services are backed by experience gained on thousands of projects, including some of the most challenging and significant trenchless crossings in the world. Our team approaches projects with a safety-forward focus, an understanding of geological conditions, and a desire to achieve safe, cost-effective solutions.
Trenchless Crossing Designs
We consistently push the boundaries of trenchless construction to move the industry forward in safe and environmentally responsible ways. We have earned an international reputation for design excellence through decades of experience on crossings installed by trenchless methods.
Our techniques include:
- Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD)
- Direct Pipe®
- Microtunneling
Geotechnical Engineering
Michels delivers comprehensive geotechnical solutions for even the most complex deep foundation projects. Our in-house team assesses a project’s goals, site limitations and soil conditions, and develops a structurally sound solution to address them. From foundation installation to excavation stabilization and groundwater control, our designs deliver depth, agility, and value across diverse projects.
Our techniques include:
- Earth Retention
- Shafts
- Ground Improvement
- Load-bearing Foundations
Energy Distribution Designs
Beginning with an engineered scope of work, we take ownership of your project from start to finish. Specializing in power and gas distribution services, we have worked with major utility companies across the U.S. Our team strives to ensure projects are executed efficiently. Our committed professionals help guide distribution projects from the planning table through the final product and beyond.
Our techniques include:
- Overhead & Underground Rebuilds
- Overhead-to-Underground Conversions
- Voltage Conversions
- Gas Distribution Design
- Substation Feeder Exits
- Red-tagged Pole Replacement
- Inspection & Permitting for Energy & Gas Distribution
Telecommunications Designs
As a national provider of reliable Outside Plant (OSP) design and technical services, we offer comprehensive plans to replace copper, fiber, conduit, and wireless networks in aerial, buried, and underground locations. Our OSP designers, field technicians, GIS professionals, surveyors, and project managers, many of whom have decades of experience, are with you from the project beginning through the end.
Our techniques include:
- Outside Plant (OSP) & Design Services
- Outside Plant Construction Management
- Inside Plant Design
- Public Right-of-way Permit Acquisition
- GIS & Data Collection
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