Explore Chemical Engineer Jobs

Find chemical engineer jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more on Ladders. Browse vetted opportunities across industries where chemical engineers design processes, improve production, and help organizations meet demanding standards for safety, quality, and efficiency. Whether you specialize in process development, manufacturing, energy, pharmaceuticals, or materials, discover roles that align with your experience and career goals.

What Chemical Engineers Do

Chemical engineers apply engineering, chemistry, and data analysis to transform raw materials into useful products and scalable processes. Their work may involve designing equipment and production systems, optimizing operations, evaluating materials, troubleshooting technical challenges, and supporting regulatory compliance. Depending on the role, they may also lead projects, oversee plant operations, or collaborate with research, quality, and business teams.

Industries and Specializations

Chemical engineers work in a wide range of sectors, including chemicals, oil and gas, clean energy, food and beverage, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, specialty materials, and advanced manufacturing. Common specialties include process engineering, plant engineering, process safety, scale-up, research and development, and environmental engineering. Explore openings to find positions suited to your technical background and preferred industry.

Skills Employers Seek

Employers often look for expertise in process design and optimization, equipment and systems, data analysis, safety practices, and quality standards. Communication, project management, and cross-functional collaboration are also important, particularly for senior and leadership roles. Requirements vary by position and may include experience with specific processes, tools, regulations, or production environments.

Advance Your Chemical Engineering Career

Explore vetted chemical engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders. Review opportunities by title, industry, and location, and compare responsibilities and qualifications to identify roles that match your experience. New opportunities can help you pursue greater technical responsibility, project leadership, or management.

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$94K - $179K *

Join a team that's dedicated to designing and developing high-quality software solutions. Lead agile projects, mentor junior engineers, and ensure robust application systems that meet user needs and i...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $173K *

Lead the design and development of I&C systems for Small Modular Reactors, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create documentation and provide tec...

Oak Ridge, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$145K - $175K *

Shape the future of AI engineering by leading technical solutions, mentoring teams, and driving production outcomes in a collaborative environment focused on innovation and operational excellence...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $165K *

Join us to drive the launch of a pioneering biotech product, enhancing healthcare provider engagement and patient outcomes across your territory while achieving sales targets in a dynamic, fast-paced...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional project management across all phases, ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence while mentoring fellow Project Managers for continu...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing contracts for utility-scale solar and infrastructure projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, streamline documentation, and support project c...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Empower clients by managing energy procurement operations, leading RFP processes, and delivering market insights. Collaborate with suppliers and customers to optimize strategies in deregulated electri...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines while administering Linux/Windows servers. Engage in configuration management and mentor team members to enhance platform standards and secur...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines while administering Linux/Windows servers. Collaborate on configuration management and mentor team members to enhance DevOps practices in a...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$300K - $375K *

Elevate financial strategy and operations by leading a high-performing Finance team, driving capital allocation, and shaping the company's financial narrative to support growth and investor relations...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $135K *

Drive the evolution of critical DNS infrastructure, ensuring operational excellence, collaborating across teams, and enhancing production services through automation and API development...

United StatesRemote

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$109K - $132K *

Elevate your career by optimizing and executing demand generation strategies. Collaborate across teams to enhance pipeline growth and revenue through innovative marketing and precise data analysis. Dr...

CanadaRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$59K - $106K *

Drive high-voltage transmission line design projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to execute technical tasks, prepare documentation, and enha...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$91K - $146K *

Shape the future of turbine automation in a dynamic team, driving tailored solutions while ensuring project quality, safety standards, and customer engagement. Leverage your expertise to transform des...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the technical implementation of Synapse products, ensuring high-quality solutions and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with project teams, manage infrastructure deployment, and integrate health...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as you develop structural solutions, collaborate on multidisciplinary projects, and ensure quality and budget adherence in a fast-paced environment. Bring your exp...

New Orleans, LARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Lead and transform large-scale retrofit and modernization projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and high customer satisfaction while coordinating cross-functional teams and managing st...

Louisville, KYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Optimize marketing workflows by developing AI tools that enhance productivity across teams. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to build, maintain, and support innovative solutions that drive effici...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K *

Lead and mentor a Nuclear Safety Engineering team, ensuring project compliance with safety regulations, budgets, and schedules while fostering collaboration across disciplines and enhancing technical...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading complex commercial real estate due diligence projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide technical guidance and client leadership, ensuring high-quality d...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $170K *

Lead the evolution of our design system by building accessible, reusable components and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences and streamline adoption across products...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $190K *

Champion quality assurance excellence in GMP for drug substance and products, overseeing compliance and methodologies. Collaborate to ensure regulatory adherence while maintaining operational efficien...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Innovate your career by driving sales and technical support in fluid power solutions, enhancing customer relationships, and collaborating with teams to ensure product satisfaction and growth in your t...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$300K - $500K *

Champion innovation by architecting and developing high-performance, real-time trading web apps. Leverage your expertise to enhance user experience and drive product evolution in a dynamic, collaborat...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$124K - $238K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of spacecraft systems engineering. Leverage your expertise to lead cross-functional teams in developing complex spacecraft designs, ensuring compliance, and drivi...

Palo Alto, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a chemical engineer do?question toggle

    Chemical engineers design, develop, and improve processes that convert raw materials into products. They may work on production systems, equipment, process safety, quality, research, or operational efficiency.

  • What industries hire chemical engineers?question toggle

    Chemical engineers are employed across industries such as chemicals, energy, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food and beverage, materials, and advanced manufacturing.

  • What skills are important for chemical engineer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly sought skills include process design and optimization, engineering analysis, safety awareness, quality control, project management, and clear communication. Specific requirements depend on the employer and role.

  • Can I find chemical engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders?question toggle

    Yes. Ladders features vetted professional job opportunities paying $100,000 or more, including chemical engineering roles. Openings and salary details vary by position.

  • What qualifications do chemical engineers typically need?question toggle

    Many positions require a degree in chemical engineering or a related field, along with relevant technical experience. Some roles may require specialized expertise, professional licensure, or advanced education, depending on the work.