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Full-service natural gas & utility solutions

We Do That … & More

Michels Utility Services, Inc. completes complex projects in urban and rural areas to bring safe, reliable services to customers and communities. As a full-service provider of construction solutions for natural gas and utility projects, we commit safety-forward teams with decades of experience to ensure customers get innovative, reliable and worry-free results. We use a variety of techniques to construct, upgrade, repair and maintain natural gas transmission and distribution systems, underground cables and duct banks, and joint trench installations throughout the United States.  

Michels Utility Services and the Michels Family of Companies are bound by a commitment to first-class professionalism, safety and quality on projects of all sizes in all locations. 

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10th Avenue Bridge Gas Line Reconstruction

Midwest

Michels Utility Services, Inc. installed 2,800 feet of 20-inch natural gas pipeline in two separate runs under the 10th Avenue Bridge during bridge reconstruction to serve the University of Minnesota campus. The pipelines were spaced 28 inches apa ...

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16-inch Cedar River Bore HDD Midwest
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Airway Heights HP Reinforcement West

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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.

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Energy

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

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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.
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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.

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Accomplishments

Schmitt named DCA Safety Director of the Year

Congratulations to Tim Schmitt, Director of HSE, Michels Energy Group, Inc., for being recognized as the 2023 Safety Director of the Year by the Distribution Contractors Association (DCA).   Tim played an instrumental role in developing and implementing our Preventable Motor Vehicle Incident (MVI) Accountability Plan, which details the response and communication ...

Michels Utility Services Careers

Michels Utility Services 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 everyday lives better.

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General Schmitt named DCA Safety Director of the Year
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Safety Michels recognized for safety spanning all industries we serve
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ENR Rankings Michels ranks 34th on ENR Top 400 List
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