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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$132K - $181K *

Join a team that's redefining financial technology by integrating AI into Excel. You'll develop a powerful plugin that enhances decision-making for financial professionals, ensuring seamless performan...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K - $210K *

Lead the charge in managing design and coordination of OFCI electrical systems for a hyperscale data center. Drive project success through strategic oversight, team leadership, and client engagement w...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $170K *

Shape the future of capital projects by leading multi-discipline teams to deliver complex design packages, ensuring quality and client satisfaction across diverse sectors including healthcare and gove...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in market expansion by launching new states, securing distributors, and building strong retail partnerships. Collaborate closely with leadership to drive compliance and achieve growth...

Texas, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$83K - $133K *

Optimize engineering processes and lead design for utility substation protection systems. Ensure effective project execution, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and maintain adherence to indust...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $90K *

Optimize product development by collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to enhance embedded systems, design software components, and ensure robust operation while addressing technical challenges i...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $200K *

Lead a dynamic team to drive product strategy and growth for switchgear, ensuring market competitiveness and profitability while collaborating with cross-functional partners to achieve long-term busin...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive excellence by leading public-infrastructure construction projects, managing field teams, and fostering client relationships. Shape a high-performing construction-services team while ensuring qua...

Massachusetts, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $138K *

Elevate customer experience by leading technical engagement during pre-sales. Utilize deep knowledge to craft solutions, mentor peers, and ensure seamless transitions, while remaining adaptable in a f...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $270K *

Join a team pioneering AI/ML platform engineering, enhancing scalable infrastructure to empower scientific innovation. Shape the future of distributed systems and MLOps, collaborating across teams to...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $190K *

Lead the charge in designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines using Azure, PySpark, and Airflow. Collaborate with teams to ensure data quality and performance while mentoring engineers and drivi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$117K - $234K *

Unlock potential by building and supporting security controls for AI platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed robust security, operationalize AI security controls, and ensure the sa...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$140K - $150K *

Lead the charge in maintaining and securing a complex Virtual Machine Operating Environment, ensuring optimal performance and compliance across 300+ VMs while collaborating with cross-functional teams...

Hawaii, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $157K *

Advance your career by leading strategic sourcing for metals, driving cost savings and supplier performance. Engage with cross-functional teams to influence decisions and ensure supply continuity whil...

RemoteRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of data engineering by optimizing ETL/ELT processes and enhancing cloud infrastructure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive data solutions that promote educational equity...

California, USRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a key player in our Special Projects Division, driving construction excellence through effective planning, communication, and safety compliance while managing project schedule...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Engineer robust backend systems for financial applications, tackling payments, fraud detection, and compliance. Collaborate with a skilled team to design, build, and optimize features, ensuring reliab...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $215K *

Elevate regional sales performance by leading a high-impact team, executing strategic launches, and fostering key customer relationships in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Drive accountability and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$93K - $150K *

Optimize infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines to empower engineering teams in delivering AI-powered products efficiently. Collaborate closely with product and data engineers, leading projects from incep...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Drive the development of scalable software solutions, enhancing computer vision and LLM systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features while ensuring reliability and ef...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining application security by guiding customers through complex evaluations. Leverage your expertise in offensive security to build relationships, deliver impactful demos, and...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of oncology by leading biologics process development and manufacturing. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and quality in clinical-stage products, while mentoring scientist...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Elevate data accuracy by analyzing user queries and improving AI responses. Collaborate with Product Management, Data Science, and Engineering to ensure Prism delivers trustworthy insights, enhancing...

Philadelphia, PARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$500K+*

Unlock potential by building a next-gen ML data platform that enhances productivity for ML practitioners. Collaborate with experts to create scalable infrastructure for feature computation and sharing...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$405K - $485K *

Join us to design and build innovative memory and search experiences that enhance user interaction across platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful products that prioritiz...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.