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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$120K - $145K *

Lead a high-performing team to drive new business growth and customer acquisition. Shape strategic sales initiatives, build strong relationships, and optimize pipelines to achieve revenue goals across...

Florida, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$120K - $145K *

Drive new business growth by leading a high-performing team focused on customer acquisition and market expansion. Develop strategies, build relationships, and optimize sales processes to achieve measu...

Florida, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $125K *

Join a team that's enhancing cybersecurity by designing and maintaining identity governance solutions. Leverage your expertise in SailPoint to automate identity processes and support compliance initia...

San Antonio, TXRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $125K *

Unlock your potential as you design and maintain enterprise identity governance solutions, enhancing cybersecurity and automating identity processes while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure com...

San Antonio, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$104K - $172K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring successful ServiceNow implementations. You'll lead onboarding, manage projects, and build strong relationships with clients, balancing technical expertise and...

Vienna, VARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $350K *

Join a dynamic team to develop cutting-edge reinforcement learning algorithms and frameworks. Collaborate on scaling research and training systems, focusing on your strengths to enhance AI capabilitie...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive enterprise solution implementations by leading requirements analysis, designing scalable architectures, and delivering innovative solutions. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality and manage c...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$119K - $199K *

Shape the future of nuclear engineering by leading innovative I&C projects, solving complex challenges, and guiding multidisciplinary teams to achieve strategic objectives in a remote environment...

Oak Ridge, TNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate data engineering capabilities by designing robust ETL/ELT workflows, ensuring data quality, and implementing scalable solutions on AWS and Kubernetes. Collaborate with teams to optimize perfor...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform the future of tax preparation by designing and building innovative software solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver high-quality products that prioritize user needs and data se...

Sacramento, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $145K *

Innovate data solutions by building and maintaining robust pipelines that empower critical processes. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to enhance data reliability and efficiency in a high-t...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $190K *

Shape the future of client engagements by leading procurement relations, fostering trust, and unlocking growth opportunities through strategic partnerships that enhance collaboration and drive expansi...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Champion security excellence by driving secure SDLC practices, managing compliance, and leading incident response. Collaborate with DevOps and ensure robust risk management practices to protect vital...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$287K - $320K *

Join a team that's redefining financial insights through AI. As a senior technical leader, you'll shape the multi-year strategy for Reporting & Insights, guiding engineering teams to innovate and scal...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$88K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing key refinery accounts by delivering tailored water treatment solutions, building long-term relationships, and identifying growth opportunities to enhance operational effici...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$130K - $150K *

Transform your career by leveraging your AWS expertise in a dynamic DevOps role. Collaborate with a hands-on team to enhance infrastructure and streamline development processes while tackling complex...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$114K - $190K *

Oversee project management for innovative small modular reactor deployments, ensuring timely delivery, customer satisfaction, and effective risk mitigation. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams an...

Wilmington, NCRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K *

Join a team that's managing environmental projects, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring junior staff and driving business development efforts in the oil and gas sector...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$118K - $169K *

Champion strategic growth by managing key national accounts, driving sales, and fostering relationships with Fortune 500 clients. Collaborate with teams to execute innovative sales strategies and achi...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$107K - $204K *

Transform enterprise software deployment by leveraging DevSecOps principles and cloud technologies. Collaborate with engineering teams to modernize legacy systems and enhance application lifecycle man...

RemoteRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing project planning and cost control for renewable energy initiatives. Lead efforts in scheduling, compliance, and reporting to ensure project success from ince...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $170K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality HVAC projects. Oversee technical coordination, manage project milestones, and ensure seamless communication among stakeholders while driving pro...

Kentucky, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead multimillion-dollar projects in the Mission Critical sector, managing teams and subcontractors to deliver critical systems for Data Centers and Power Plants across North America. Drive...

Edmonton, ABRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$63K - $115K *

Optimize user engagement by developing automated marketing systems that enhance the worker journey, leveraging AI and data-driven insights to drive growth and retention in a dynamic B2C marketplace en...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to drive strategic healthcare marketing initiatives. Lead client relationships, oversee peer-to-peer programs, and mentor team members to ensure compliance and achieve results while fo...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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.