MacDonald Engineering LLC

Your trusted partner in Civil Engineering and Commercial Site Development.

About the firm

MacDonald Engineering LLC is a full-service civil engineering practice headquartered in Houston, Texas, with over 13 years of experience in commercial, industrial, and residential site development. It delivers services ranging from site design and master planning to flood mitigation solutions and permit expediting across a wide range of Texas jurisdictions. Projects span scales from 5,000-square-foot developments to 200-acre sites, serving clients in sectors including commercial, oil and gas, petrochemical, healthcare, and residential.

Firm type: Civil Engineering

People

J. MacDonald RuffenoPrincipal Engineer

Capabilities

Site Design and Development

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Comprehensive design services covering every aspect of site preparation and development from initial feasibility to construction-ready plans.

Commercial Site Design and Construction
Residential Site Design and Construction
Industrial Site Design and Construction
Petrochemical Refinery Site Design and Construction
Oil and Gas Production Site Design and Construction

Flood Mitigation Solutions

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Innovative engineering to safeguard properties from severe weather and flooding using advanced passive and active mitigation systems.

Passive and Active Mitigation Solutions
Flood Gates and Flood Doors
Specialized Mitigation Systems
Deployment of specialty systems including Flood Break, Presray, and Flood Panel technologies.

Design, Project Management, and Construction

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Complete oversight and engineering administration of construction developments to control budgeting, scheduling, and project execution.

Comprehensive Civil Engineering Services
LEED-Certified Sustainable Projects

Regulatory and Specialty Services

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Navigating complex local guidelines and public right-of-way permissions to streamline project approvals.

Permit Expediting
Utilities Availability Assistance
Air Rights within the Public Right of Way
Vault Rights within the Public Right of Way

Master Planning and Site Studies

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Strategic planning and feasibility reviews to lay a reliable foundation for long-term project success.

Site Due Diligence Studies

Industries

Commercial · Industrial · Residential · Multifamily Residential · Healthcare · Education · Government · Aviation · Oil & Gas · Petrochemical · Utilities · Sports & Recreation · Renewable Energy · Retail