About Us

Engineering By Houghton is a professional engineering firm based in Saint John, New Brunswick specializing in a wide range of civil design and construction projects. Using our diverse experience in the civil engineering and construction industry we work collaboratively with our clients to provide solutions that achieve their vision and exceed their quality, functionality, and financial goals for their projects.


Civil Engineering projects vary significantly in scale and complexity, but all projects large and small start with Why?

‘Why’ is our client investing in this project? What are their goals for this project and what are the motivations behind those goals?


At Engineering By Houghton these are the questions we start with on every project and we work closely with our clients to ensure we understand your desired outcomes so our design will achieve them.

Meet Our Team

President

Daniel Houghton, P.Eng

Born and raised in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley, Engineering by Houghton President, Daniel, never considered being anything but an Engineer.
Daniel moved to Saint John, NB shortly after graduating from UNB Fredericton, spending four years as a consultant before becoming the General Manager of a heavy civil construction company where he has spent 11 years honing his skills in Construction and Project Management.

With three young children at home, Daniel aspires to build a green and sustainable Atlantic Canada for them to enjoy for years to come.

President

Daniel Houghton, P.Eng

Born and raised in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley, Engineering by Houghton President, Daniel, never considered being anything but an Engineer.
Daniel moved to Saint John, NB shortly after graduating from UNB Fredericton, spending four years as a consultant before becoming the General Manager of a heavy civil construction company where he has spent 11 years honing his skills in Construction and Project Management.

With three young children at home, Daniel aspires to build a green and sustainable Atlantic Canada for them to enjoy for years to come.

Civil Engineering Lead

Jacob Kilpatrick, P.Eng.

Jacob is a professional engineer and project manager, who has over 10 years’ experience in design, management, and construction of civil and municipal engineering projects.

He has established himself as a strong leader who can amplify the strengths of his project team members to produce the best possible result at each stage of a project.

He manages projects with a philosophy that communication is critical, all obstacles can be overcome with ingenuity and innovation, and clients’ goals are paramount

Civil Engineering Technologist

Matthew Darrah, CET

Matthew is a civil engineering technologist who has spent the last 15 years gaining experience in a variety of industries. Matt’s diverse field experience and excellent personal skills bring exceptional value to our team and to our clients.

Matt is a certified Wetland and Watercourse Alteration and Delineation professional and leads EBH’s Environmental Services sector.

Matthew has an impressive list of additional professional qualifications including Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, JHSC Health and Safety Representative training, and he is a graduate of the Dale Carnegie training program. This additional education allows Matt to execute EBH’s number one goal; providing outstanding service to our clients.

Civil Engineering Technologist

Matthew Darrah, CET

Matthew is a civil engineering technologist who has spent the last 15 years gaining experience in a variety of industries. Matt’s diverse field experience and excellent personal skills bring exceptional value to our team and to our clients.

Matt is a certified Wetland and Watercourse Alteration and Delineation professional and leads EBH’s Environmental Services sector.

Matthew has an impressive list of additional professional qualifications including Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, JHSC Health and Safety Representative training, and he is a graduate of the Dale Carnegie training program. This additional education allows Matt to execute EBH’s number one goal; providing outstanding service to our clients.

Senior Project Manager

Chinwi Mgbere, PH.D

Chinwi is a Project Management professional with extensive experience delivering capital-intensive projects across multiple regions, proficient in Oracle Primavera Cloud and Oracle Aconex project management systems. He is skilled in project management, implementing project management systems to streamline processes, improving project outcomes, driving organizational success, and elevating projects and processes to the next level.

Chemical Engineer

JOSHUA BELL, E.I.T.

Joshua is a recent Chemical Engineering graduate from the
University of New Brunswick, equipped with a strong foundation in theoretical principles, practical applications, and research  methodologies within the field. With a passion for problem-solving and a keen interest in sustainable technologies, Joshua is eager to embark on a professional journey where he can contribute to innovative projects and make a positive impact in the industry.

Throughout his academic career, Joshua has gained  comprehensive knowledge in areas such as process design,
thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and reaction engineering. Having successfully completed numerous projects, both individually and as part of collaborative teams, Joshua has sharpened his analytical, technical, and communication skills along the way. Joshua’s ability to approach challenges with a methodical mindset, attention to detail, and a focus on safety ensures that he can contribute to efficient and reliable solutions.

Proudly Serving

New Brunswick

Nova Scotia

Prince Edward Island