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.
$110K - $130K *
Develop and execute multi-year commodity strategies for mechanical equipment, ensuring capacity and lead times align with production needs. Negotiate agreements and manage supplier performance to miti...
1 week ago
Principal Structural Engineer – Data Center Infrastructure (FE)
$132K - $238K *
Champion innovative structural engineering solutions that ensure the integrity of data center products and manufacturing facilities. Collaborate across disciplines to create scalable designs from conc...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
$140K - $184K *
Pioneer the development and operational convergence through automation, designing CI/CD pipelines and driving release process efficiency to enhance software delivery across diverse teams and projects...
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Program Chief Engineer, Cyclops (Remote considered)
$190K - $275K *
Elevate technical excellence as the Chief Engineer, guiding multidisciplinary teams to ensure mission success through robust architecture, requirements management, and strategic decision-making in com...
3 weeks ago
$69K - $101K *
Champion the reliability of automated systems by providing expert technical support, troubleshooting complex issues, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure operational excellence and seamless...
2 days ago
$56K - $114K *
Drive the development and support of applications and systems, ensuring quality and performance through coding, testing, and troubleshooting. Collaborate with teams to enhance software solutions and m...
2 weeks ago
Power Plant Operations Support Manager
$170K - $195K *
Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing global power generation operations. You'll support fleet management, enhance O&M standards, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across a diverse por...
Yesterday
$100K - $135K *
Unlock potential by leading cross-functional quality initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites. Drive improvements, standardize processes, and enhance customer satisfaction through strategic qua...
Reposted 1 week ago
$120K - $140K *
Unlock potential by leading quality initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites. Drive improvements, standardize best practices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance customer sat...
2 weeks ago
Project Director-Hydro Projects
$132K - $220K *
Lead the charge in managing Renewable Energy Hydro Projects, driving execution strategies to maximize performance, ensuring timely delivery, and fostering strong customer relationships while overseein...
3 weeks ago
$129K - $193K *
Partner with us to transform workflows through innovative AI applications, enhancing both internal operations and user experience. In this high-ownership role, you'll build and evaluate end-to-end sol...
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Manufacturing Engineer 2 (Nuclear Instrumentation and Controls - I&C)
$88K - $136K *
Unlock the potential of nuclear instrumentation by overseeing manufacturing projects, ensuring compliance with standards, and collaborating with design teams to enhance product quality and supplier pe...
4 days ago
Mechanical Engineering Lead, NA
$175K - $190K *
Explore strategic leadership in mechanical engineering, guiding a team of experts to innovate and deliver top-tier data center solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to shape engineering standards...
5 days ago
Senior Engineering Project Manager - Substation Engineering
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in delivering high voltage engineering projects, overseeing complex substation and interconnection initiatives while ensuring successful execution and fostering collaboration among div...
4 weeks ago
Environmental & Operational Excellence Specialist
$80K - $95K *
Contribute to operational excellence by ensuring environmental compliance through audits, reporting, and program administration. Engage with facilities to enhance culture and procedures as the company...
Yesterday
$139K - $174K *
Engineer impactful electrical systems by leading projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate to foster innovation and quality in complex building designs, d...
Reposted 1 week ago
Sr. Engineer, AI Cyber Security
$140K - $187K *
Innovate the future of AI security by designing and implementing robust defenses against adversarial threats, ensuring the integrity of AI systems while fostering innovation and collaboration across c...
2 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager - Engineering Design
$110K - $130K *
Lead the delivery of complex projects across multifaceted industries by managing teams, budgets, and schedules while ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction in regulated environments...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Engage in identifying and delivering industrial energy efficiency solutions across North America. Collaborate with teams to assess systems, develop technical solutions, and support projects from incep...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of retail product lines by leading strategic initiatives, driving profitability, and collaborating across functions to optimize product assortment and pricing. Manage P&L, support new...
1 month ago
Principal Scientist, Formulation Development
$170K - $190K *
Lead formulation development from discovery to clinical stages, translating compounds into scalable processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategy, solve challenges, and ensure q...
2 weeks ago
Mechanical Engineering Manager - Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
$140K - $155K *
Empower your career by leading a dynamic mechanical design team in developing innovative material handling solutions. Drive technical excellence and ensure compliance while managing projects from conc...
1 week ago
Engineering Technical Lead - I&C Embedded Software
$113K - $188K *
Contribute to the development of embedded software for nuclear systems. Lead a team ensuring design compliance, execute project plans, and enhance operational efficiency. Drive collaboration across di...
Reposted 1 week ago
$115K - $130K *
Join a team that's dedicated to developing innovative web and cloud applications. In this role, you'll lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver hi...
Reposted 3 days ago
$120K - $145K *
Oversee vibration analysis programs across 100+ facilities, utilizing AI and proprietary systems to maximize value. Collaborate with teams, conduct site visits, and develop workflows while traveling u...
2 days ago
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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