Process Design Engineer – Capture Engineer

Octavia Carbon is hiring for the Process Design Engineer – Capture Engineer position in Nairobi. This is a full time, mid level role. Qualification level: Bachelors. Octavia Carbon is a pioneering company based in Nairobi, Kenya, focused on Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology for carbon dioxide removal. Applications close on 8 November 2026.

Founded in June 2022Role Overview

We are seeking a Process Design Engineer to design, commission and improve the systems that capture CO₂ from ambient air and regenerate our sorbent.

Key responsibilities

• Process design: Develop design bases, PFDs, P&IDs, heat and mass balances and specifications, and define reactor, sorbent and regeneration requirements from concept to detailed engineering.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Proficiency in Excel and engineering tools (AutoCAD Plant 3D, EPANET or AFT Fathom/Arrow desirable), with clear technical writing…

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