Power Players Spotlight: Mahsa Allahyari

Power Players Spotlight: Meet Mahsa Allahyari

What is your approach to helping clients meet their renewable energy goals?
“I believe the best way to help clients succeed is through true collaboration—becoming an extension of their team. By understanding their unique challenges and priorities, I can provide proactive solutions that keep projects moving forward efficiently and effectively.”

What is your favorite source of renewable energy and why?
“Wind energy is my top choice. It’s a powerful, sustainable resource with a low environmental footprint, and its cost-effectiveness makes it a smart investment for the future. There’s something incredible about harnessing the natural forces of the wind to generate clean power—it’s both an engineering feat and a step toward a greener planet.”

What project is your favorite and why?
“One of my favorite projects is under NDA. It involved a large-scale renewable energy site that required extensive surveying and constraints analysis. Being part of a team that helped optimize land use for a high-impact, sustainable energy solution was incredibly rewarding.”

What’s your favorite solution to a challenge you’ve faced?
“I enjoy finding innovative solutions that optimize project requirements and deadlines while ensuring compliance with client expectations.”

Why are you passionate about renewable energy?
“For me, renewable energy is the perfect blend of engineering, sustainability, and real-world impact. Every project contributes to a cleaner, more sustainable future, and being part of that movement is incredibly fulfilling.”

Outside of KWRE, what are your favorite hobbies?
“When I’m not working, I love traveling to experience new cultures and landscapes, and staying active through workouts that keep me energized and ready for the next challenge.”

What are you currently reading?
Answer to History by Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi”

What’s been your favorite moment at KWRE?
“One of my favorite moments at work was after we completed our first huge renewable energy project. We all gathered for a meeting to reflect on our approach. We discussed the challenges we faced. Everyone shared insights on how we adapted to unexpected obstacles and what strategies worked best. It was great to hear different perspectives—from engineering and surveying to project management.”