Building a Purpose-Driven Engineering Powerhouse with Sohan Das
Welcome to Season 4, Episode 4 of Better Than We Found It - the go-to podcast for sustainable leadership and purpose-driven business practices.
Today, we're joined by Sohan Das, Vice President of Renewable Energy at EVS, Inc., a consulting engineering firm specializing in utility-scale solar, battery storage, and transmission infrastructure. Sohan's journey is one of purpose, resilience, and serendipity - from growing up in India watching his father's environmental initiatives, to navigating the 2009 recession, to building a renewable energy division from the ground up that now supports 230 families.
In this episode, we explore:
- How early environmental awareness in India shaped Sohan's career trajectory
- The reality of joining start ups during a recession and what it takes to thrive
Building a renewable energy division from scratch at EVS, Inc. over 11 years
- The critical transition from individual contributor to leader of leaders
- Navigating industry uncertainty while staying mission-driven
- Why consulting engineering firms are the best place for engineers to truly learn their craft
- The importance of diversification strategy in a rapidly changing energy landscape
Sohan shares invaluable lessons on risk-taking, the art of listening, and how to balance technical excellence with people-first leadership.
Whether you're an engineer, entrepreneur, or sustainability professional, this episode offers practical wisdom on building with purpose while weathering industry storms.
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