EVS, Inc.

09/28/2026

We live in an always-on world. But what does it take to keep it that way?

Data centers are growing bigger, AI is driving new demand, and behind it all is a massive engineering challenge: power. And not just enough of it, but reliable power that can respond when demand changes in an instant.

On the newest Sounds of Solar, EVS Executive VP Sohan Das joins the crew to talk about the engineering behind data centers, from solar and battery storage to substations, transmission, cooling, and the grid itself.

🎙️ Engineering Data Centers: Power & Reliability for an Always-On World

Give it a listen and find out what it takes to power the technology we increasingly depend on every day.

07/16/2026

Ever wonder who steps onto a solar project before anyone else?

In this episode of Sounds of Solar, we're pulling up a chair with two members of the EVS survey team to hear what really happens before engineering begins. Valerie Zurcher and Zach Emerson share stories from the field, explain how LiDAR-equipped drones capture millions of data points to create a digital picture of a site, and discuss why accurate survey data is the foundation for every successful project.

It's less of an interview and more of a conversation with the people who build renewable energy from the ground up sharing their experiences, the technology they use, and what makes the work so rewarding.

🎧 Give it a listen!

What happens before the first solar panel is installed?In this ep...

06/22/2026

How long should a solar project last?

It sounds like a simple question, but the answer sparked one of the most interesting conversations we've had on Sounds of Solar.

In our latest episode, Create Energy Founder Dean Solon and Chief of Staff Joseph Fahrney join hosts Christoph Bruhn and Prahalad Shivshankaran to discuss reliability, battery storage, product testing, and why some energy systems may not be built for the lifespan they're expected to deliver.

Whether you're an engineer, developer, asset owner, or simply interested in the future of energy, this episode offers a fresh perspective on where the industry is headed.

🎧 Watch now: https://youtu.be/mTh2PUTYouc

Is the solar industry sacrificing reliability in the pursuit of low...

04/24/2026

For a few hours this week, we stepped away from work and into something better.

Bring Your Kids to Work Day brought fresh faces, big curiosity, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting. Solar cars were built, spaghetti towers tested their limits, and the toddlers… well, they had their own plans.

The best part wasn’t the activities.
It was watching parents and kids side by side, with engineers jumping in just to be part of it. Somewhere along the way, it got a little hard to tell who was teaching who.

It’s easy to talk about the engineering we do.
Days like this are a reminder of who we do it for.

04/03/2026

We talk a lot about engineering.
But it actually starts earlier than that.

It starts with survey.

When it’s done right, you don’t notice it.
Everything just… works.

That’s the space our EVS survey team lives in.

They’re out on solar sites across the country and working right here in the Midwest on data centers, highways, and large-scale developments. Quietly gathering the data that everything else depends on.

And that work is evolving fast.

Bigger sites.
More complexity.
Massive data sets (we’re talking billions of LiDAR points).

This team is right in the middle of it, using drones, advanced data processing, and even 24/7 monitoring to make sure projects start with the right foundation.

Not flashy.
But absolutely essential.

If you’re working on something in the Midwest, it all starts with good data.

03/25/2026

Ever wonder why some solar projects run smoothly… and others hit delays before construction even starts?

A lot of it comes down to decisions made early, long before anything is built.

In our latest Sounds of Solar episode, Jeremy Schultz (Director of Civil Engineering at EVS) shares how things like site layout, permitting, and even stormwater planning can shape the entire outcome of a project.

It’s a behind-the-scenes look at what really drives success in solar.

🎧 Listen here: https://youtu.be/0KbA7Boye1k

• Before a single pile is driven, critical decisions are already shaping the success or failure of a solar project.In this episode of Sounds of Solar, EVS D...

02/18/2026

Solar projects are getting bigger. The work behind them is getting more complex. And somehow… the timelines keep getting shorter.

Our latest episode of Sounds of Solar dives into how engineers are adapting to that reality using smarter tools and better ways of working. This one feels like sitting in on a really good team conversation about what’s changing in engineering right now.

We talk about automation (the helpful kind), what AI actually does well, where humans still matter most, and how learning new tools can make work feel less painful and more creative.

If you’re curious how clean energy gets built behind the scenes, this is a fun, approachable listen.

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Utility scale solar projects are getting bigger, more complex, and harder to design efficiently. In this episode of Sounds of Solar, we sit down with Clarke ...

02/06/2026

The biggest game of the year is here and while the Seahawks and Patriots battle it out on Super Bowl Sunday, some of us will be watching the power behind the plays.

Levi’s Stadium set the tone in 2014 as the first pro football stadium to earn LEED Gold certification, with nearly 1,200 solar panels and smart sustainability baked into the design. Fast forward to 2024, and the bar jumped again.

That year, Allegiant Stadium hosted the first Super Bowl powered entirely by renewable energy, sourced from the Arrow Canyon Solar + Energy Storage Project in Nevada. EVS had a front-row seat on the engineering side, supporting Arrow Canyon with civil, electrical, structural, power studies, and survey services to help bring that clean energy to life.

Some people tune in for the plays or the halftime show.
We tune in for the lights and the impact of our industry.
Okay, we watch the plays too!

Here’s to a great game, great energy, and a grid that keeps getting cleaner.

02/02/2026

Spring career fair season is here and EVS is hitting the road!

We will be visiting campuses across Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and South Dakota, meeting students who are curious, driven, and excited to build something that matters.

If you are looking for more than just a job title, stop by our booth. We offer hands-on project experience, strong mentorship, and the chance to see how your work connects to the bigger picture of building a more resilient grid and advancing renewable energy.

Come say hello. Ask questions.
We would love to meet you.

01/30/2026

Career Fair season can bring up a lot of memories.

The excitement of graduating.
The nerves of walking into that first career fair.
And the realization that most of what you learn happens after you land the job.

Our latest episode of Sounds of Solar features emerging engineers in their first years working across electrical power studies, substations, and civil engineering. They share honest stories about transitioning from school to industry, learning on the job, and finding confidence in the early stages of a career in renewables.

Whether you’re a student getting ready for career fairs, a recent graduate, or someone looking back on those first steps, this is an easy, thoughtful listen to wrap up the week or head into the weekend.

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The renewable energy industry needs its next generation of engineers, but the path from classroom to career is rarely as straightforward as it looks on paper...