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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$140K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your extensive mechanical engineering expertise to manage construction projects for a DoD client, ensuring compliance and excellence in design, documentation, and execut...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $102K *

Drive innovative mechatronic solutions in a dynamic engineering team, collaborating on custom automation projects for top-tier clients. Contribute to design, development, and testing while ensuring ti...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $125K *

Champion quality excellence in materials engineering by leading supplier development and performance improvement initiatives for polyurethane foams. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure robust qua...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $160K *

Explore innovative material solutions as you lead the qualification and certification of polymeric materials for space applications, ensuring reliability and safety in crewed missions while collaborat...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance production efficiency through innovative tooling engineering. Lead projects that optimize manufacturing processes, reduce downtime, and ensure the highest quality parts for...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $155K *

Oversee geotechnical investigations for infrastructure projects. Model a safety culture while providing technical excellence through data integration, advanced analyses, and design recommendations. En...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $155K *

Innovate in geotechnical engineering by leading infrastructure investigations, ensuring safety compliance, and delivering expert design recommendations for critical projects while fostering collaborat...

Guelph, ONIn-Person

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing manufacturing processes through hands-on engineering. Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot, implement improvements, and drive efficiency in a dyn...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$103K - $154K *

Elevate production efficiency and product quality as you drive process improvements, collaborate across departments, and implement innovative solutions in a dynamic manufacturing environment...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$86K - $127K *

Elevate operational excellence by providing technical support and optimizing processes in a manufacturing environment, while facilitating skill development and preparing for future maintenance roles...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $130K *

Lead engineering projects from concept to completion, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and industry standards. Collaborate with teams to deliver innovative aerospace solutions on time...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform infrastructure design by leading the development of FRP composite products. Utilize expertise in closed molding and structural engineering to innovate solutions, ensuring compliance with ind...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join us to lead environmental investigations and compliance projects, ensuring adherence to regulations while managing budgets and schedules. Collaborate on assessments, permit applications, and remed...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Engage in environmental investigations and assessments, ensuring compliance with regulations. Analyze and recommend remediation strategies while collaborating on projects of varying complexity and sco...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$112K - $150K *

Drive strategic capacity planning and optimization initiatives to align manufacturing capabilities with business growth and customer demands. Engage cross-functional teams to enhance manufacturing eff...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion environmental integrity by conducting investigations, assessments, and recommending risk strategies. Engage with clients and oversee project delivery while ensuring compliance with regulation...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $100K *

Drive technical leadership and problem-solving in manufacturing, ensuring effective communication and continuous improvement across operations while maintaining quality standards and customer satisfac...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $100K *

Transform manufacturing processes by providing technical leadership and problem-solving support. Collaborate with teams to enhance communication, drive continuous improvement, and ensure adherence to...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving process improvements and innovation in manufacturing. As a key contributor, you'll enhance product integrity and support technical development initiatives while...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Innovate processes to enhance metallurgical integrity and cost efficiency in investment casting for aerospace components, collaborating with teams to optimize production and maintain customer relation...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer the characterization and qualification of energetic materials, driving innovative methodologies and failure analysis to enhance propulsion systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to transl...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $128K *

Lead transformative infrastructure projects that enhance community resilience and safety. This role involves overseeing development, managing projects from concept to completion, and collaborating wit...

Reposted 1 month ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate manufacturing operations by leading capital projects, enhancing equipment design, and driving automation initiatives to improve safety, quality, and productivity across diverse engineering env...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Empower growth by developing new business opportunities in Aerospace, Defense, and Industrial markets. Serve as a key technical interface, driving revenue through strategic account management and cust...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to enhance production processes through innovative design and engineering. Support a variety of truck modifications, ensuring timely delivery while adhering to safety and quality standar...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.