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About Innovative Engineering Services · Est. 2004

Grounded in Nepal. Recognised internationally.

A research, engineering and consulting firm dedicated to sustainable use of natural resources — combining technology-native professionals with senior expert advisory capacity to deliver solutions that meet global standards in Nepal's most challenging environments.

ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Best Innovation Award 2022 · NEA
Top 40 Influential Youths · Nepal 2024
Our purpose
Mission
Collaborate with clients to design and deliver solutions that empower resilience, promote environmental stewardship, and create a sustainable and equitable future for all.
Vision
To be the most comprehensive and trusted technical partner for water, climate and disaster resilience in Nepal — bridging local expertise with global standards.
What we do

IES offers comprehensive services across research & consulting, field surveys, monitoring systems and project management. Our work spans data collection & resource monitoring, hydrological modelling, GIS and remote sensing, ICT-based monitoring solutions, and engineering design — with a core focus on sustainability.

Water resourcesClimate resilienceDisaster riskEarly warningGIS & remote sensingEngineering
77
Districts covered
All districts of Nepal — nationwide reach
500+
Contracts executed
Across all service sectors since 2004
300+
Projects involved
Research, survey & monitoring
250+
Clients served
Government, international & private
USD 1.75M
Largest single contract
NPR 227.5M — complex multi-year
5,000+
Annual job days created
Site-based employment across Nepal
How our team is structured

IES operates a deliberate two-tier model — technology-native professionals with senior advisory expertise delivering at international standards.

Core professional team
40–60 full-time · 60–100 including project-based

Technology-native engineers, hydrologists, GIS specialists, environmental scientists and social researchers. Fluent in drone LiDAR, satellite analytics, real-time IoT and Web-GIS from day one.

HydrologistsGIS specialistsEnvironmental engineersSocial scientists
Senior advisory panel
PhD-level · institutional experts · peer reviewers

A panel of senior experts with doctoral qualifications provides strategic oversight, peer review of technical outputs, and credibility assurance for complex international assignments.

Advisory expertise areas
HydrologyClimate scienceDRR policyEnvironmental eng.Geo-spatial
Our leadership

Experienced directors backed by a senior advisory panel with PhD-level expertise

Core directors
Anup Khanal
Anup Khanal
Executive Chairman
Best Innovation Award 2022 (NEA) · Top 40 Influential Youths of Nepal 2024 · Founded IES with a vision for technology-led sustainability consulting
Hari Krishna Dawadi
Hari Krishna Dawadi
Director — Business Dev & Project Implementation
Deep expertise in client relationship management, customised solution design, and managing multi-stakeholder international development projects
Sagar Shahi
Sagar Shahi
Director — Project Implementation
Field operations leadership across Nepal's most complex terrain — bridging technical planning with on-ground delivery at scale
Senior advisory panel

IES is supported by a panel of senior advisors with doctoral qualifications and institutional experience providing strategic guidance, peer review and direct engagement on complex international assignments.

Hydrology & water resources
Dr. Rajendra Khanal
Tribhuwan University
Our team

Department-wise professional structure — 40 to 60 full-time professionals

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Research & Consulting
Climate · Disaster resilience · Water resources · Geo-spatial
6 staff
Er. Ram Prasad Sharma
Er. Ram Prasad Sharma
Managing Director
DS
Dr. Sita Rai
Technical Director
Er. Hari Prasad Bhatta
Er. Hari Prasad Bhatta
Senior Engineer
MP
Ms. Priya Gurung
Senior Social Scientist
EB
Er. Bikash Thapa
Survey Division Head
MD
Mr. Dipesh Karki
Monitoring Systems Engineer
Survey & Investigations
LiDAR · Bathymetry · Topographic · Geotechnical
1 staff
Er. Ram Prasad Sharma
Er. Ram Prasad Sharma
Survey Lead
Our core values
Stewardship
Responsible stewards of the environment — balancing human needs with natural resources in every project.
Well-being
We prioritise community well-being — solutions that empower people and promote equitable, inclusive development.
Collaboration
We work with clients to co-develop tailored solutions — not off-the-shelf answers — for each unique context.
Curiosity
A culture of continuous learning — always seeking better methods, new data sources and innovative approaches.
Integrity
Unwavering ethical standards in every client interaction, field report and deliverable — no compromises.
Quality & growth
Continuous improvement driven by ISO 9001:2015 — delivering results that consistently exceed expectations.
Our work ethics
Responsibility
Full ownership of project goals — delivered on time, to the highest standard
Accountability
Exceeding client expectations — solutions with sustainable value and positive impact
Quality
ISO 9001:2015 certified — continuous improvement and exceptional results
Teamwork
Open communication and shared responsibility — effective delivery on every project
Integrity
Highest ethical standards in all interactions with clients, colleagues and stakeholders
What makes IES different
All 77 districts
Projects in every district — deep local ties for complex large-scale terrain work
Modelling & simulation
Predictive analytics enabling data-driven, sustainable decisions for complex assignments
Knowledge management
Lessons from every project preserved and applied forward — institutional memory at scale
Field-based expertise
In-house survey capability ensures data accuracy and efficient, sustainable project design
Extensive client network
250+ clients — almost all have returned for multiple projects, proving consistent delivery
ICT-focused solutions
Real-time monitoring portals, Web-GIS and decision support systems built in-house
Research & analytics
Global methodologies applied to Nepal's unique local context — data-driven throughout
ISO 9001:2015 certified
Client-centric quality culture — continuous improvement in every project engagement

Interactive Nepal choropleth map
All 77 districts · shaded by project count

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We welcome partnerships with international organisations, bilateral donors, government agencies and consulting firms operating in Nepal.
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