About Us

Revolutionizing the
engineering industry

Engineering by Houghton (EBH) is a professional engineering firm based in Saint John, N.B. specializing in municipal infrastructure design, land development, and construction management. As part of our commitment to excellence, we start every project with a deep understanding of existing conditions and collaborate closely with our clients to deliver exceptional solutions.

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Our blueprint for building great things.

More than words — these are the structural principles we design, build, and live by.

  • Be good people, do great things.

    We lead with integrity, transparency, and a drive to leave things better than we found them — in our designs, in our decisions, and in how we treat one another. Being good citizens isn’t a tagline; it’s part of our foundation.

  • Listen first, then lead.

    Strong designs and strong relationships start with understanding. We don't just communicate - we listen carefully, ask questions, and tune in to what matters. This is our framework for building trusting relationships and better solutions.

  • Go beyond the brief.

    From concept to close-out, we go above and beyond to deliver results that exceed expectations. Through thoughtful stewardship, innovative problem-solving, and continuous improvement, we set the standard for constructable engineering design and client-centered service.

Daniel Houghton

President & CEO

Jacob Kilpatrick

Civil Engineering Lead

Matthew Darrah

Civil Engineering Tech

Chinwi Mgbere

Senior Project Manager

Joshua Bell

Junior Engineer

Ashlee Donaher

Marketing & Client Engagement

Meet the experts

With a wide range skills and expertise ranging from local municipal projects to large-scale industrial projects, our team has one thing in common – a shared passion for building better communities and helping our clients achieve success.

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