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.
Project Manager, Industrial Controls Implementation
$116K - $170K *
Join a dynamic team to drive the planning and execution of PLC updates, ensuring seamless operations across automated warehouse sites while coordinating with cross-functional partners and enhancing de...
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$148K - $263K *
Architect high-performance OneStream solutions by translating complex requirements into scalable designs. Lead a team of consultants, ensuring technical quality and optimizing integrations while excee...
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Multi-disciplinary Project Manager
$85K - $130K *
Grow and lead complex multidisciplinary projects from initiation to completion. Collaborate with diverse teams and clients to deliver high-quality results while managing budgets, schedules, and relati...
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Scheduler, Technical Program Management
$85K *
Advance your career by managing the integrated master schedule for AI infrastructure and HPC programs. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery and effective communication of project m...
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$150K - $180K *
Take ownership of the technical strategy for a pioneering AI-native platform, making critical engineering decisions that influence the organization's future while mentoring a team to elevate overall t...
Reposted 1 month ago
$140K - $155K *
Lead the strategic direction and operations for a collaborative utility forum, driving key initiatives in electric distribution while engaging with senior utility leaders to enhance industry practices...
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AI-Native Senior Product Manager
$120K - $145K *
Drive product success with your AI expertise, guiding teams to deliver impactful solutions. Own product strategy from roadmap to metrics, aligning cross-functional efforts to meet customer needs and b...
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$100K - $120K *
Develop and implement integrations between Army work-request and financial systems with IBM Maximo, ensuring seamless data flow and automated reconciliation while adhering to secure coding practices a...
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Senior Engineering Manager (RD165)
$135K - $160K *
Empower a talented engineering team to develop innovative airgap-native software solutions. Drive product success in National Defense by ensuring seamless integration with UDS, fostering collaboration...
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$105K - $127K *
Champion the management of SR&ED programs, ensuring compliance and maximizing tax credits. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes, support audits, and drive financial reportin...
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$80K - $95K *
Join our dynamic Talent Acquisition team as a Technical Recruiter, managing the full-cycle hiring process to attract top talent for our Prime contracts supporting the Intelligence Community, emphasizi...
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Industry 4.0 Solution Engineer - Production Analytics
$100K - $135K *
Drive operational excellence by building and validating data products that empower manufacturing leaders. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate metrics and insights, enhancing pro...
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$60K - $120K *
Unlock potential by deploying and supporting advanced robotic systems in diverse environments. Collaborate with teams, troubleshoot issues, and enhance client experiences through effective communicati...
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Lead Electrical CAD Engineer - Data Center Infrastructure
$105K - $189K *
Engineer innovative electrical designs, ensuring compliance and safety for mission-critical power and cooling products. Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate systems, manage changes, and execute...
Reposted 1 week ago
$154K - $260K *
Transform edge AI solutions by leading a talented engineering team. Drive the strategy for embedded systems and machine learning, ensuring impactful deployment of intelligent safety features for real...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Principal Scientist, In Vivo Pharmacology, Neurology
$173K - $205K *
Shape the future of neurology by leading in vivo pharmacology studies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving data-driven decisions for IND submissions in a dynamic biotech environment...
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Cloud Infrastructure & Security Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Reimagine cloud infrastructure and security with robust Azure solutions to enhance scalability, resilience, and compliance. Collaborate across teams to ensure operational excellence while meeting fede...
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Senior Manager Tax Technology and Process Transformation
$126K - $150K *
Pioneer the transformation of tax technology and processes, driving strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, compliance, and user experience through automation and data-driven solution...
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Director of Infrastructure Engineering
$152K - $273K *
Elevate infrastructure innovation by architecting automated, resilient multi-cloud environments, driving AI-first operations, and implementing Zero Trust security protocols across enterprise systems f...
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Transmission Line Engineering Consultant 2 - Grid
$145K - $222K *
Elevate your career by managing diverse transmission and distribution projects. Oversee project lifecycle, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and effective resource management while fostering team acc...
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$126K - $154K *
Unlock your potential as a Senior Accountant, driving financial accuracy and compliance. Collaborate across teams to enhance systems, oversee key accounting functions, and support audits in a dynamic...
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Security Engineer, Corporate Security
$150K - $220K *
Contribute to corporate security by designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures while collaborating with IT, engineering, and business teams to address and mitigate risks across...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$126K - $162K *
Lead the charge in advanced ICT design for mission-critical data centers. Collaborate with stakeholders to oversee complex projects, manage resources, and drive innovation through technology adoption...
Reposted 1 month ago
Senior Software Engineer, Identity
$166K - $242K *
Deliver secure, reliable backend systems that enhance user experiences across products. Own projects from design to deployment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to balance security and usabil...
Reposted 5 days ago
$120K - $130K *
Transform data engineering by architecting scalable pipelines and optimizing healthcare data solutions. Lead teams to enhance data quality and compliance while driving innovation and strategic alignme...
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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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