location

5 W. Mountain Street,
Fayetteville, AR 72701

phone

870-217-3499

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About

Founded in 1963, Miller Newell Engineering provides mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and civil engineering services that support modern building and site development projects.

Engineering is a People Business

We work alongside owners, architects, and contractors to deliver coordinated engineering solutions that balance design objectives, regulatory requirements, and real-world construction needs.
Our focus is on practical engineering that supports efficient construction and long-term facility performance.

Our values center on creating a collaborative team environment where employees can thrive and deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.

Our Values

People First

Employees, clients, and communities matter.

Integrity Always

Honest, ethical, transparent work.

True Partnership

Trust built through collaboration.

Ingenuitive Thinking

Inventive, practical problem solving.

Smarter Delivery

Better processes. Better outcomes.

Quiet Innovation

Continuous improvement behind the scenes.

About the Team

David Long

President

Fayettevile

David is President of Miller Newell Engineering and brings 18 years of technical expertise to the growing firm. His experience spans mechanical system design, existing-facility assessment, building automation and controls, commissioning, energy management, and complex central utility systems. As President, David provides firm leadership while remaining actively engaged in project management, mechanical design, technical review, quality assurance/quality control, client development, and team leadership.

Wayne Menley

Senior Engineer

Newport

Wayne is a Senior Engineer and Project Manager with 32 years of experience at Miller Newell Engineering. His primary practice is civil engineering, with extensive experience in water and wastewater systems, drainage and stormwater infrastructure, site development, environmental assessments, and municipal infrastructure. His 32 years with Miller Newell provide extensive familiarity with Arkansas communities, regulatory requirements, and the practical considerations of delivering public infrastructure projects.

Debbie Carter

Financial Manager

Newport

Debbie Carter brings 48 years of accounting experience to her role as Financial Manager/Accountant. She has been with Miller Newell Engineering for four years, overseeing accounts payable and receivable, payroll, monthly financial reporting, and human resources while supporting the day-to-day administrative needs of the firm. Her extensive accounting background includes previous roles with Arkansas Wholsale and Lifeplus. Debbie holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro.

Robert Chatman

Engineer

Newport

Robert Chatman is an Engineer with Miller Newell Engineering, bringing more than 53 years of civil engineering experience to the firm. Throughout his career, Robert has contributed to a wide range of infrastructure and development projects, including airports, water and sewer systems, streets, and site planning. His primary areas of technical expertise include site development and stormwater management. With more than five decades of experience, Robert brings extensive practical knowledge to the planning and design of projects that support communities and their infrastructure. Robert holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro and is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE).

Aaron Daugherty

Senior Electrical Engineer

Fayettevile

Aaron brings 10 years of electrical engineering experience across industrial, food-processing, manufacturing, and commercial facilities. His work centers on electrical infrastructure and power systems, including power distribution, electrical room design, motor and VFD systems, grounding, lighting, equipment connections, controls coordination, and short-circuit and arc-flash analysis. At Miller Newell, Aaron provides electrical engineering and technical leadership across multidisciplinary projects, bringing a practical, field-informed approach to design and project delivery.

David Dunn

Draftsman

Newport

David Dunn brings 50 years of drafting experience to the Miller Newell Engineering team, with a background spanning commercial, industrial, civil, and defense-related projects. His extensive career has provided him with experience supporting a wide range of project types and technical requirements. David holds a degree in Commercial Advertising and Graphic Design.

David Jackson

Project Inspector

Newport

David Jackson brings nearly 47 years of experience in drafting, project inspection, and client relations, with a strong background in municipal projects. As Project Inspector, he works closely with contractors throughout construction to help ensure projects are completed in accordance with plans and specifications and meet client expectation. Throughout his career with Miller Newell Engineering, David has also worked directly with mayors, county judges, housing authority directors, water system managers, and other community leaders to understand and support their engineering needs. His experience also includes grant writing and client communications. David holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from Arkansas State University.

Keith Page

Engineering Tech

Newport

Keith Page is a project manager and staff geologist at Miller Newell Engineering, where he has worked since 1995. With experience in the field dating back to 1988, he manages water, sewer, well, landfill, and airport projects across Arkansas, from preliminary design and permitting through construction inspection and quality control. He holds a B.S. in Geology from Arkansas Tech University and is certified in concrete field testing and nuclear density testing.

Susan Riley

Administrative Assistant

Newport

Susan Riley has been an integral part of Miller Newell Engineering for eight years, providing administrative and project support throughout the engineering and construction process. She assists with project specifications, government agency reporting, contract documents, project estimates, pay requests, change orders, and documentation required for state and federal contracts. Susan also serves as a key point of communication for clients, contractors, and funding agencies while maintaining accurate and organized project records. She holds a Bachelor of Science from Arkansas State University.

Josh Wright

Plumbing Design Director

Fayettevile

Josh is Plumbing Design Director at Miller Newell Engineering with more than 10 years of experience in plumbing systems design and project management. Josh is one of only four Certified Plumbing Designers currently practicing in Arkansas. He also serves as an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Arkansas, where he teaches organizational change and international management and advises students on leadership, strategy, and professional development.