Carlos Palmer

Experience

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  Elecnor

  Apr 2019 - Mar 2020

  PV and Wind farm proposal engineer

  Design of proposals and renewable offers. Fundamentally development of the technical part of photovoltaic and wind power installations for the public and private sectors. In addition to carrying out combinations of renewable installations with other installations, such as electric vehicle chargers, energy efficiency equipment, etc.

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  NRG Investment

  Jun 2020 - Dec 2020

  PV & Wind project engineer

  - Detailed engineering calculations for photovoltaic, wind, and storage projects. - Preparation of budgets, RFQ for purchase, and negotiation with suppliers. - Planning, management and development of contruction works. - Technical-economic calculations and negotiation of PPA's contracts. - Request and processing of technical and legal documentation.

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  SENS - STEAG Solar Energy Solutions

  Jan 2021 - Mar 2022

  PV & BESS Design Engineer

  - Supervision and control of engineering calculations. - Coordinate engineering follow-up meetings with clients and their technical advisors. - Review and negotiate technical aspects in contract annexes. - Establish the most optimal location and design of the installation. - Select the main equipment and power to be installed. - Carry out production and cost control studies. - Coordinate the construction of the project with the different departments. - Providing technical support to the end client and management with subcontractors. Show less

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  Green Energy Venture AG

  Apr 2022 - Jun 2023

  - Coordinate all technical aspects of the financial closure of projects.- Establish technical guidelines to be followed in the engineering department and coordinate the delivery of documentation. - Make weekly reports to the company's steering committee.- Coordinate the internal resources necessary to deliver projects on time.- Be the main point of contact with the client.- Manage the monthly invoicing and supervise the resources used. - Coordinate the different departments involved from project development to COD. Show less - Perform production and energy storage system reporting using PVsyst (Energy Yield assesment) - Prepare reports and LCOE calculation models. - Perform comparative technical-economic analyses between different suppliers and their impact on the project. - Perform field visits to check the technical feasibility of the projects and/or check construction progress. - Prepare the technical criteria to be followed for the design of the projects (design manuals).- Perform detailed calculations in Low Voltage and Medium Voltage. - Prepare reports on climatic base variability. - Preparation of detailed drawings. Show less

  • Country Manager PV & BESS

    Sept 2022 - Jun 2023

  • PV & BESS Technical advisor

    Apr 2022 - Sept 2022
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  Ib vogt GmbH

  Jul 2023 - Dec 2024

  Integration of upcoming EPC projects: • Coordinate multi-expertise teams in upcoming projects to define scope, schedule and budget for the EPC Phase. • Due diligence of the development package and advice on actions necessary to achieve RTB, such as studies, surveys or design optimization etc. and identify project risks • Trigger early EPC workstreams necessary to achieve the project timeline, such as grid works, site preparation, ordering of long lead items etc. • Liaise with internal teams about pre-construction and other EPC requirements (e.g. lease, insurances, H&S, licenses, local entity set-up, taxes & duties, logistics) • Support the Legal Department and the Contract Manager during negotiation and preparation of the EPC contract and its appendices • Manage EPC Development Support Services, provided to other IBV Business Units, JVs or external client. Preparation of new EPC Markets: • Identify EPC & O&M contractor requirements for new markets (e.g. registration, accreditation, taxation...) • Run 3rd party EPC, O&M tender for internal benchmarking of the EPC setup and budget and prepare for the Make/Buy decision • Identify preferred EPC and O&M setup options • Identification of legal and technical advisors as well as potential contractors Show less

  • EPC Development Manager

    Jun 2024 - Dec 2024

  • PV engineer

    Jul 2023 - May 2024
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  Opdenergy

  Apr 2025 - now

  Construction Project Manager

  - Coordinate with engineering and construction teams to ensure all aspects of the project meet the established deadlines.- Supervise all construction activities, ensuring that the work is carried out in compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements.- Compliance with the contractual requirements of the project- Monitor the performance of contractors and subcontractors, ensuring they fulfill contractual obligations.- Conduct regular site inspections to promptly identify and resolve issues.- Ensure that all construction activities comply with local and international safety standards.- Control and management of the project's economic goals- Promote a culture of safety among all project stakeholders.- Identify potential risks to the project and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact. Show less