Project Assistant

Location: Midland, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time

Supporting the Teams That Power America’s Grid

Strengthening our nation’s power grid isn’t easy—but reliable electrical service is essential to everyday life. Every time someone powers a home, business, or critical system, Michels Power, Inc. is behind the scenes making it possible.

Michels Power, Inc. is one of the largest and most respected power delivery contractors in the United States. We deliver the full spectrum of electrical infrastructure projects, including transmission and substation construction, distribution modernization, oil & gas development, and renewable energy initiatives. When natural disasters strike, we restore power and rebuild communities.

Position Objective

The Project Assistant is responsible for supporting Operations and Project Management teams with administrative-related tasks. This role requires strong attention to detail and excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Success in this position depends on the ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and remain focused on delivering exceptional internal and external customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and environmental policies, procedures, and regulations


• Serve as the lead point of contact for setting up jobs in the B2W system, including emergency job setups (may occur on weekends)


• Provide administrative support to Associate Project Managers, Project Managers, and Regional Managers


• Generate reports using systems such as COINS, B2W, and Power BI, and distribute to appropriate stakeholders


• Assist with administration and support of SharePoint Online sites


• Create, review, and distribute email correspondence, documents, and reports


• Support implementation of new company initiatives and process rollouts


• Assist with documentation, scheduling, and general administrative coordination


• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED


• 3–5 years of related administrative experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and stay organized in a fast-paced environment


• Ability to work weekends on short notice to support emergency business needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree


• Experience in customer service (in-person and/or telecommunications)


• Experience within the construction, infrastructure, or energy industry


• Prior experience within the Michels Family of Companies

Core Developmental Competencies

• Customer Focus


• Action Oriented


• Personal Accountability


• Drives Results


• Interpersonal Savvy


• Values Differences


• Communicates Effectively


• Instills Trust


• Demonstrates Self-Awareness


• Self-Development

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Primarily a desk-based role in a climate-controlled environment


• Work occurs at a steady to fast pace with frequent interruptions


• Noise level is typically quiet


• No travel required


• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds


• Requires close vision and focus adjustment for detailed work

Why Michels Power, Inc.?

• Ranked No. 1 Electrical Transmission/Distribution Contractor by Engineering News-Record


• National leader in substation and transmission construction


• Family-owned company with strong, stable growth


• Invests approximately $5,000 per employee annually in training and development


• Work on essential infrastructure projects that support communities nationwide


• Strong safety culture—everyone is responsible


• Part of one of North America’s largest, most diversified infrastructure contractors

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance


• HSA / FSA Options


• Short- and Long-Term Disability


• 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Legal Assistance & Identity Protection

Why You?

• You enjoy supporting teams and keeping operations running smoothly


• You thrive in organized, fast-paced environments


• You have strong attention to detail and take pride in accuracy


• You enjoy solving problems and managing multiple priorities


• You want to contribute to meaningful work that supports critical infrastructure

Build Your Future

Join Michels Power, Inc.—where you don’t just support projects, you help power progress.