Chemical Process Engineer Jobs

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.

What Chemical Process Engineers Do

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.

Common Skills and Qualifications

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.

Industries and Career Paths

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.

Find Chemical Process Engineer Jobs on Ladders

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.

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$177K - $283K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

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St. Louis, MORemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$139K - $174K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$223K - $233K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$81K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $185K *

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$123K - $185K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$140K - $252K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $160K *

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$154K - $260K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$87K - $95K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $130K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$128K - $184K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $150K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $160K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$95K - $105K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

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3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$134K - $199K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Chemical Process Engineer do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted professional Chemical Process Engineer opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, and use available filters to focus your search by location, industry, and experience.