Business Details
39 Years
experience
Trusted Engineering Peer Review Services
Founded in 1987, our organization has dedicated over three decades to advancing engineering excellence through collaborative public-private partnerships. We specialize in improving engineering plan quality, streamlining approval processes, and delivering industry-specific education programs. Our membership network includes leading engineering firms, surveying companies, local jurisdictions, and transportation agencies. We pioneered the transition from a pay-as-you-go system to a flat-fee peer review model, reducing administrative burdens and accelerating project timelines. Our team of experienced professionals provides tailored solutions for land development challenges across Virginia and neighboring states.We maintain rigorous standards for professional development, ensuring compliance with Virginia's 16-hour continuing education requirement for licensed professionals. Our accreditation as an approved education provider in multiple states underscores our commitment to industry leadership. Through innovative platforms like ESI365, we offer accessible learning resources and member management tools. Our track record includes prestigious recognition such as the U.S. Senate Productivity Award for Virginia. We remain dedicated to fostering communication and technical excellence throughout the land development sector.
Services
Peer Review Services
Professional Development
Engineering Education
Plan Submission Processing
Continuing Education Programs
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience in engineering plan review and development.
- Our public-private partnership model improves plan approval processes across jurisdictions.
- We pioneered the flat-fee peer review system that reduces administrative delays.
- Our ESI365 platform provides accessible professional development resources for members.
- We maintain compliance with Virginia's professional engineering education requirements.
Services
Peer Review Services
Our peer review services evaluate engineering plans for compliance and technical accuracy. We provide standardized assessments across multiple jurisdictions in Virginia. Our flat-fee system ensures predictable costs while maintaining rigorous quality standards for land development projects.
Professional Development
We offer professional development programs meeting Virginia's continuing education requirements. Our courses cover land development engineering and policy updates. The ESI365 platform provides accessible learning resources for engineers and surveyors across multiple states.
Plan Submission Processing
Our digital submission system streamlines plan processing for member jurisdictions. Auto-calculating applications determine appropriate fees based on project parameters. We support both electronic payments and traditional check submissions for convenience.
Continuing Education Programs
We provide APELSCIDLA-compliant continuing education for Virginia-licensed professionals. Our courses meet requirements for engineers, surveyors, and designers. Programs also satisfy standards in Florida, North Carolina, and Maryland through our accreditation.
Member Education
Our education programs focus on land development engineering practices. We offer policy updates and technical training for professionals. The curriculum supports annual education requirements for DPE-certified members across multiple jurisdictions.
People
Jeff Blackford
Executive Director
Jeff Blackford leads our organization with over 30 years of engineering industry experience. He oversees strategic operations and maintains relationships with member jurisdictions. Contact him for executive-level inquiries.
Kathy Costello
Director of Administration and Finances
Kathy Costello manages financial operations and administrative functions for our organization. She ensures compliance with financial standards and oversees day-to-day business operations.
Bill Sharpe
Director of Member Education
Bill Sharpe coordinates our professional development programs. He manages curriculum development and ensures educational offerings meet industry requirements. Contact him for education-related questions.
Sohaila Shekib
Senior Staff Engineer
Sohaila Shekib serves as our senior staff engineer for Fairfax County operations. She manages peer review scheduling and provides technical expertise for engineering plan assessments.
Sue Wolford
Senior Staff Reviewer
Sue Wolford specializes in plan reviews for Loudoun County and Leesburg jurisdictions. She coordinates peer review sessions and provides technical guidance for complex engineering submissions.
Questions
What peer review services do you offer?
We provide minimum submission reviews for engineering plans in multiple Virginia jurisdictions using a standardized flat-fee system.
How does your fee schedule work?
Our flat-fee system calculates costs based on plan type and jurisdiction, covering first two submissions without additional charges.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept checks payable to 'ESI Peer Review' and electronic fund transfers through our secure payment system.
Do you offer professional development courses?
Yes, we provide APELSCIDLA-compliant continuing education through our ESI365 learning platform for Virginia and other states.
How do I schedule a peer review?
Schedule reviews online through our Setmore booking system by selecting your jurisdiction and available time slots.
What education requirements do you support?
We meet Virginia's 16-hour continuing education requirement and offer accredited courses accepted in multiple states.
