Explore Chemical Process Engineer opportunities for experienced professionals ready to design, improve, and scale industrial processes. Ladders features vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more, including positions across chemicals, energy, pharmaceuticals, materials, and manufacturing.
Chemical Process Engineers develop and optimize processes that transform raw materials into valuable products. Their work may include process design, equipment selection, scale-up, production troubleshooting, efficiency improvements, and ensuring operations meet quality, environmental, and safety requirements. They often collaborate with research, operations, maintenance, and project teams.
Employers commonly seek a degree in chemical engineering or a related discipline, along with relevant industry experience. Depending on the role, useful qualifications may include process simulation, mass and energy balances, process control, root-cause analysis, project management, and knowledge of process safety and regulatory standards. Senior positions may also call for technical leadership and cross-functional communication.
Chemical Process Engineers work in sectors such as specialty and commodity chemicals, oil and gas, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, food processing, and advanced materials. Career paths can lead to senior process engineering, process design, project engineering, operations leadership, technical management, or consulting.
Search Ladders for vetted Chemical Process Engineer jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Explore opportunities by location, experience level, and industry to find a role that aligns with your technical expertise and career goals.
Sr. Director, Technical Sales Specialist - Downstream BioProcessing
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$150K - $200K *
Lead the charge in hydrogeology by providing technical expertise, mentoring staff, and enhancing client relationships. Drive complex projects in mine water management and groundwater analysis across N...
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Senior Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 2 - Nuclear
$100K - $152K *
Unlock your potential by working in a collaborative team to design, analyze, and improve complex control systems in nuclear power plants, focusing on innovative solutions and critical project executio...
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$100K - $120K *
Unlock your potential by driving revenue growth through innovative mobile filtration solutions. Leverage your technical expertise and sales acumen to identify customer needs, design tailored solutions...
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Environmental Remediation Engineer
$73K - $132K *
Shape environmental remediation projects by leading technical design, regulatory documentation, and field implementation. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and effective pr...
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Drive innovative systems engineering processes to enhance design, integration, and management of complex nuclear systems. Ensure cohesive functionality and project compliance by leading teams and appl...
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Innovate and optimize our core fintech systems, leveraging AI-driven technologies while owning end-to-end product development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure impactful user experien...
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Senior Project Hydrogeologist (USA)
$85K - $105K *
Join a dynamic team as a Senior Project Hydrogeologist, managing diverse hydrogeology and environmental projects. Leverage your expertise in groundwater modeling and field investigations to drive impa...
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Lead and inspire teams in executing complex soil remediation projects nationwide. Ensure safety and customer satisfaction while managing field operations and collaborating with diverse professionals a...
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$115K - $150K *
Champion strategic growth by leading M&A initiatives, conducting financial analysis, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive successful transactions and enhance corporate capabilities...
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$95K - $110K *
Lead the charge in delivering exceptional field service support for imaging equipment. This role involves extensive travel, advanced troubleshooting, and mentoring junior engineers to ensure top-tier...
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Join a team that's shaping the brand and product experience. You'll create visually compelling designs, develop marketing materials, and collaborate with engineers to enhance our product in a fast-pac...
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Senior Nuclear Criticality Safety Engineer
$135K - $175K *
Drive criticality safety evaluations and develop safety programs for innovative nuclear fuel recycling. Collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure compliance and enhance safety measures in a fast-paced...
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Optimize real-time automation solutions across manufacturing and enterprise levels. Collaborate with engineering teams to design, implement, and enhance systems using diverse programming and design to...
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Transform your career by engineering innovative automation solutions across industries. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance operational efficiency and drive real-time information systems from t...
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Elevate your career by engineering real-time automation solutions across industries. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design, implement, and optimize systems that enhance operational efficiency and...
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Elevate your career by leading impactful engineering projects, ensuring quality and budget adherence while leveraging advanced AI tools. Collaborate with a dynamic team to shape sustainable built envi...
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Pioneer innovative maintenance processes and CMMS capabilities, driving global engineering operations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance asset management, reliability, and sustainability while...
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Sr. Consultant - New Gas Fired Plant Build - Mechanical (Power Generation)
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Business Intelligence Consultant (Chemicals Vertical) US
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What does a Chemical Process Engineer do?
A Chemical Process Engineer designs, evaluates, and improves processes used to manufacture chemicals and other products. Responsibilities can include process modeling, equipment and facility design, production support, scale-up, efficiency improvements, and safety and compliance work.
What qualifications are typically required for Chemical Process Engineer jobs?
Many roles require a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a related field and relevant experience. Employers may also value skills in process simulation, process control, troubleshooting, project execution, and process safety; requirements vary by industry and seniority.
Where do Chemical Process Engineers work?
They work across industries including chemicals, energy, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, manufacturing, and advanced materials.
How can I find Chemical Process Engineer jobs paying $100,000 or more?
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