About

Colm Engineering Ltd. (CEL) is a leading electrical engineering design firm with over 25 years of expertise, serving land developers, municipalities, and utility providers across Ontario. Established in 2000 by Brian Colm, P.Eng., CEL has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, cost-effective electrical engineering solutions while prioritizing professionalism, efficiency, and collaboration.

Our core expertise includes power distribution, substation design, energy storage, and outdoor lighting solutions for EPC firms, developers, utility companies, and municipalities. We work closely with clients, municipal authorities, distribution companies, and contractors to ensure the seamless execution of projects, meeting technical, budgetary, and scheduling requirements.

Now, through a strategic joint venture with Kelvin Emtech, CEL is entering an exciting new phase of growth. With a combined workforce of over 65 professionals across Canada, this partnership significantly enhances our capabilities, allowing us to take on larger and more complex projects while maintaining the high level of service and expertise our clients expect. This collaboration strengthens our ability to deliver integrated electrical and mechanical engineering solutions, expanding our service offering to include:

Mission-Critical Infrastructure – Specialized electrical and mechanical engineering services for data centers, industrial facilities, and other high-reliability environments.
Utility & Power Systems – Expertise in substation design, power distribution, micro-grids, emergency power infrastructure, and protection & control systems to support growing energy demands.
Building Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Engineering – A full suite of solutions covering fire alarm, telecommunications, cooling, ventilation, fire protection, and plumbing for commercial, industrial, and institutional developments.
Street Lighting & Outdoor Infrastructure – Continued leadership in planning and implementing outdoor power and lighting solutions for municipalities, developers, and public spaces.
By combining CEL’s deep expertise in utility engineering and power systems with Kelvin Emtech’s extensive experience in mission-critical facilities and mechanical infrastructure, we are uniquely positioned to offer comprehensive, end-to-end solutions tailored to the evolving needs of clients in Ontario and across Canada.

This partnership not only broadens our technical capabilities but also allows us to accelerate project timelines, increase efficiency, and provide greater resource availability for our clients. With an expanded team and enhanced service offerings, CEL is committed to shaping the future of electrical and mechanical engineering in Canada, driving innovation, sustainability, and reliability in every project we undertake.