About Us
Since 1881
IN Engineering + Surveying can trace it’s roots back to 1881 with the founding of the office by Willis Chipman, one of the first consulting engineers in Upper Canada. Our office provides integrated engineering and surveying services for residential, commercial and industrial projects. Our experienced team will approach any project, no matter the size, with our professionalism and experience.
Intelligent, Intuitive, Inspired
Our solutions are intelligent, design is intuitive and results are inspired. By utilizing the latest software, our engineers will model your project in 3D CAD to ensure that your project is intelligent, intuitive and inspired from design to construction.
Testimonials
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Engineering Division Civil, Structural and Geotechnical Engineering
Andrew F. Melchers, UE, M.Eng, P.Eng
Andrew F. Melchers, UE, M.Eng, P.Eng is the President and structural engineer. He holds a Master’s Degree of Engineering for structural engineering. During his master’s he studied advanced material design and fire safety engineering. He found IN Engineering to serve his community and provide expert knowledge to local construction projects.

Andrew was the 2018 Young Professional of the Year awarded by the Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce.
Surveying Division Cadastral, Topographic, 3D Scanning
Brent Collett, OLS
Brent Collett, OLS has owned and operated Collett Surveying Ltd for more than 30 years. In April 2020, Collett Surveying was sold to IN Engineering with the goal of providing integrated surveying and engineering services. Brent is knowledgeable in all facets of surveying, property consultation and project management.
Planning Division Urban and Rural Planning, Property Development and Consulting
Kyle Johnston