We are excited to announce that MCE has joined the ESP Team of Companies. Through joining ESP (Engineering, Surveying, and Planning), MCE remains committed to the clients, communities, and Arkansas roots that have defined our company for decades. This partnership allows us to broaden our reach and strengthen our internal network while providing additional resources and support to both existing and future clients. MCE also expands ESP’s service capabilities through water/waste

As cities continue to grow, it is important to understand how new infrastructure will shape communities and interact with the surrounding environment. Chris Bakunas, PLA, joined MCE in 2016 and is the Land Development Department Head. As a professional landscape architect, Chris Bakunas, PLA, advocates for the long-term effects of projects to be considered in the early phases of design. His philosophy is simple: successful projects are designed with intention. Chris has desig

Our team recently attended the AWW/WEA Conference, where water and wastewater professionals from our Fayetteville, Rogers, Little Rock, Fort Smith, and Benton offices participated in a variety of professional development sessions. The conference, hosted in Hot Springs from April 26–28, provided a valuable opportunity to strengthen technical knowledge, stay current on industry trends, and collaborate across offices. Positioned alongside the exhibitor booths, our team had a fro

To serve an expanding population, the City of Gentry partnered with McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc. (MCE) to design and deliver an area that could grow and support their community. MCE delivered a 27‑acre Sports Complex, which includes six baseball/softball fields and sixteen soccer fields. Other additions include landscaped parking, restrooms, concessions, shaded pavilions, and drinking fountains. The space also preserves wooded areas, incorporates a nature trail,

In celebration of National Surveyors Week, MCE is spotlighting employees from its survey department who stood out this month. Several members of the MCE survey department attended and participated in the Arkansas Society of Professional Surveyors 2026 Spring Conference. Held March 5 and 6 at the Embassy Suites in Rogers, this marked the first time the event has been hosted in Arkansas since 1984. Paul Walla, PS pictured after receiving the ASPS 2026 Distinguished Surveyor Awa

A fire can change lives in an instant. Many lose their possessions, their homes, and their sense of security. When being built, it is imperative to ensure all necessary precautions are being taken to prevent fires and limit fire damage. Scott Schumacher joined the MCE team in 2017 The integration of Firestopping and fire-preventing measures on the ground floor is imperative to everyone's safety. Scott Schumacher, a laboratory manager with MCE's Geotechnical Engineer departmen

Healthcare is facing a critical need for more physicians, and Northwest Arkansas is familiar with this shortage. In response, Alice Walton decided to move forward with the creation of a healthcare education focused on whole-person care. The Alice Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) helps to define the era of healthcare in the Bentonville, AR. McClelland Consulting Engineers, Inc. (MCE) was brought on as civil and geotechnical engineers to create a building that could live up to

In a growing community, families turn to parks. They are public spaces that allow for great play, family gathering, and engagement, so it is important to ensure those parks are available to everyone. The City of Fort Smith was looking to make long lasting improvements to a local staple: Carol Ann Cross Park. Located near Wildcat Mountain Lake and trail systems, this park was a highly visited area being one of four city parks. McClelland Consulting Engineers designed thoughtfu

The November issue of AMP Arkansas Money & Politics featured Steven Head, Partner and Geotechnical Department Head at MCE. Over his sixteen years of experience, Head has worked closely on numerous projects across Arkansas, including the Alice Walton School of Medicine (Bentonville), Northwest Arkansas Children’s Hospital (Springdale), Southwest Springdale Junior High School (Springdale), and many others. His expertise has been widely recognized across the industry, and he wa

MCE’s Fort Smith office hosts an open house for the Chamber of Commerce in its new space. After years of serving Fort Smith, McClelland...

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Mid -summer felt like the perfect time to bring our interns together, even when separated by distance. With only a few hundred miles in between, the MCE campus' found a way to celebrate and wind down with our: TopGolf.

At MCE, we believe in recognizing our exceptional employees' excellence. Having worked on this project from 2022 to 2024, Project Designer...

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City representatives, council members, business associates, and McClelland employees gathered to enjoy good food, live music, and great company.