Graduated of Centrale Supélec in automatic engineering, she spent 15 years with EDF's nuclear division, where she held a number of operational positions at the Cattenom and Cruas power plants. In 2010, she joined Orano as International Project Director for spent fuel recycling, notably in China. 
Then in 2022, she became Health, Safety, Environment and Refurbishment Director at Orano Mining. 
In March 2023, Carine joined Colas Rail as Quality, Health, Safety & Environment Director, and is also a member of the Executive Committee.