Senior Specialist Engineer – Carbon Capture Technology

NES Fircroft; Oslo; On-site; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft in Oslo seeks a Senior Specialist Engineer – Carbon Capture Technology to drive development of carbon capture and CO₂ conditioning solutions, supporting product development and project execution globally. You will define technology strategy, lead research and innovation initiatives, and provide expert guidance across the organisation.

The role requires a strong academic background (MSc/PhD in engineering) and at least 10 years’ experience in carbon capture or gas treatment, with a

Qualifications

• Expertise in carbon capture technologies, particularly amine-based post‑combustion capture and gas treatment.
• Experience leading R&D or innovation programmes.
• Track record translating research into commercial/industrial applications.
• Knowledge of process design, plant operations and troubleshooting is a plus.
• Strong collaboration with technical, commercial and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop carbon capture technology strategy and drive execution across programmes.
• Lead and support R&D and innovation initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance for studies, projects and product development activities.
• Review and enhance technical specifications, methodologies and procedures.
• Mentor and develop engineers and technology specialists.
• Engage with customers and external partners to support growth and project delivery.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and intellectual property development.

Skills

Carbon capture

R&D leadership

Project execution

Mentoring

Technology strategy

Education

MSc/PhD in engineering

Job description

An innovative engineering and technology organisation at the forefront of industrial decarbonisation is seeking a Senior Specialist Engineer – Carbon Capture Technology to play a key role in advancing next-generation carbon capture solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced specialist to drive technology development, influence strategic innovation programmes, and support the delivery of cutting-edge carbon capture projects globally.

The Role

As a recognised subject matter expert, you will lead the development of carbon capture and CO₂ conditioning technologies, supporting both product development and project execution. Working closely with technical, commercial and project teams, you will help define technology strategy, lead research and innovation initiatives, and provide expert guidance across the organisation

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and execution of carbon capture technology strategy.
• Lead and support research, development and innovation programmes.
• Provide technical expertise for studies, projects and product development activities.
• Review and enhance technical specifications, methodologies and procedures.
• Mentor and develop engineers and technology specialists.
• Engage with customers and external partners to support business growth and project delivery.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and intellectual property development.

Requirements

• MSc, PhD or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years' relevant industry experience.
• Strong expertise in carbon capture technologies, particularly amine-based post-combustion capture and/or gas treatment, CO₂ compression, liquefaction and handling.
• Experience leading R&D or innovation programmes.
• Demonstrated success in translating research and development into commercial or industrial applications.
• Knowledge of process design, plant operations and troubleshooting would be advantageous.