Michels

Michels Corporation is a family-owned energy and infrastructure construction company based in Brownsville, Wisconsin. Founded in 1959 by Dale Michels, the company began as Michels Pipeline Construction, Inc., focusing on natural gas distribution systems. Over the years, it has grown into a multi-divisional contractor with a workforce of over 8,000 employees, serving clients across North America. Michels operates through several specialized divisions. Its Energy Infrastructure division handles natural gas pipeline construction and fiber optic communications, while the Utilities division focuses on sewer, water, and electrical transmission projects. The Transportation division constructs roads, bridges, and railways, and the Renewables division is involved in wind farm construction and turbine installation. The company is known for its innovations in trenchless technology and custom-designed machinery, including a powerful directional drilling rig. Michels serves a diverse range of clients, including utilities, government agencies, and private sector firms.

Construction Brownsville, United States Founded 1959 ~1,263 employees

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Employees
1,263
+0.8% in 3 months
Revenue / employee
$3.1M
Revenue ~$3.9B
12-month attrition
10.4%
Tech: 17.1%
H1B filings, FY2026
3
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
196
Last 30 days

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H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering16
Consulting1
Operations1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 3 filings.

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How many employees does Michels have?

Michels has about 1,263 employees, up 0.8% over the last 3 months (as of Jun 2025).

Does Michels sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Michels filed 3 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is Michels's revenue per employee?

Michels makes about $3.09M in revenue per employee, based on $3.9B annual revenue and 1,263 employees.

How much does Michels pay?

6figr has 1 salary profile for Michels in the US, with pay broken down by role, level, gender and ethnicity on the Michels salaries page. See Michels salaries

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles. Updated 21 Oct 2026.