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Systems Engineer / Project Engineering Manager

Carbo Culture

Carbo Culture

Software Engineering, Other Engineering
Oslo, Norway
Posted on Jul 11, 2025

Carbo Culture is a carbon removal technology developer on a mission to help mitigate climate change by permanently removing CO₂. We’re headquartered in Helsinki with a subsidiary and ops in Norway, the UK and the US. Our team is largely remote, but we have an office in central Helsinki where the Engineering team often meets on a regular basis. Additionally, we often have company-wide summits on an annual basis. We work closely together online across time zones using tools such as Slack, Zoom and the Google Suite.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Systems Engineer to join our Engineering team in Oslo, Norway. This role is ideal for someone with some hands-on experience in systems engineering or industrial projects who is looking to grow their skills by supporting the development and deployment of our next-generation biochar plants. You will support our Owner’s Engineering team in Oslo, contributing to the design, documentation, and integration efforts across projects in Europe.

This is a unique opportunity to join a pioneering team working on the world’s first large-scale biochar production plants, where you’ll be involved from early-stage engineering all the way through operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY:

  • Support the development and management of system-level documentation, including design basis and requirement traceability.
  • Review and coordinate documentation from contractors to ensure alignment with project specifications.
  • Assist in the development and review of PFDs, P&IDs, functional specifications, and control strategies.
  • Collaborate with project engineers and cross-functional teams to ensure system integration across engineering disciplines.
  • Participate in technical reviews such as HAZOPs, design reviews, and risk assessments.
  • Support testing, operational readiness, and commissioning activities.
  • Maintain clear communication between internal teams, vendors, and contractors to ensure alignment on requirements and deliverables.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts for documentation, systems engineering processes, and design practices.
  • Report to the Project Engineering Manager / Head of Plant Engineering.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

  • 4+ years of relevant experience in systems engineering, plant engineering, or industrial operations.

  • Exposure to EPC project environments (as contractor or owner) is a plus.

  • Experience working with system-level documentation and structured requirements management.

  • Familiarity with design processes such as HAZOP, functional specification development, or interface management.

  • Strong collaborative mindset and ability to work with external contractors and internal specialists.

  • Ability to structure and organize work clearly in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced project environment.

  • Fluent in English; excellent communication skills.

  • Degree in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline.

Nice to have:

  • Educational background or certification in Systems Engineering.

  • Experience in waste management, oil & gas, or onshore plant development.

  • Familiarity with boiler plants, gas engines or similar systems.
  • Background in working with Nordic partners or within remote-first teams.