Arash Esfahani
Founder & CEO of iPermit, Arash Esfahani is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario, leading an integrated team that brings engineering, design, and permit coordination together under one roof.
Founder & CEO
Leading iPermit’s permit support and project coordination services.
Professional Engineer
Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario.
Toronto & GTA
Supporting residential and commercial projects.
About Arash Esfahani
As the Founder and CEO of iPermit, Arash Esfahani leads the company’s engineering, permitting, and project delivery processes from initial consultation through permit approval. As a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario, he combines technical expertise with practical knowledge of design, construction, and municipal requirements.
iPermit operates under a Certificate of Authorization from Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), enabling the company to provide professional engineering services in Ontario. Arash oversees each project with a focus on technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, efficient coordination, and practical solutions that help clients navigate the permitting process with confidence.
Professional Journey
Engineering Background
Arash began his engineering career at Shawcor, where he spent over a decade as Manager, Process Engineering, developing subject-matter expertise in pipe coating and leading engineering and process design for new product lines.
Founded iPermit
Arash founded iPermit to simplify building permits, design coordination, and approval processes.
Leading iPermit Today
Today, Arash leads iPermit’s engineering and permit-coordination team, overseeing residential and commercial projects across Toronto and the GTA — from permit drawings and structural sign-offs through to final approval.
Credentials & Professional Information
- Founder & CEO of iPermit
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.)
- 15+ years of engineering, process, and construction management experience across Shawcor, Westpro Machinery, and Route Homes Construction
- Education: Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering — University of Tehran
- Professional memberships: Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO); The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA); Project Management Institute (PMI)
Professional Engineer Ontario
- Professional Engineer Ontario
- Issued Apr 2003
- Credential ID 100045252
Project Management Professional PMP
- Project Management Institute
- Issued May 2010
- Credential ID 1336170
Professional Engineer Alberta
- The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA)
- Issued Jun 2017
- Credential ID M92751
6 Sigma Green Belt
- Invensis Learning
- Issued Jun 2017
Google Project Management Professional Certificate
- Issued Mar 2021