Systems Engineer

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.