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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$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading process engineering projects, applying best practices to deliver safe, efficient solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive project success and provide te...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in advancing glass recycling practices and operational excellence. Drive projects to enhance quality, productivity, and sustainability while collaborating with site leadership to imple...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead process optimization initiatives to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and support capital projects within a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your technical expertise to drive business growth in optical coating services and capital equipment markets. Utilize your engineering background to build customer relati...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $132K *

SHINE Technologies is seeking a Process Engineer to oversee custom equipment for the isotope production facility, focusing on system ownership and vendor oversight. The role involves preparing design...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$84K - $116K *

Unlock your potential by driving process improvements and enhancing manufacturing capabilities. Collaborate across teams to solve complex engineering challenges and implement innovative solutions that...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$97K - $133K *

Shape manufacturing processes by leading projects that enhance performance, quality, and cost reduction. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive continuous improvement and manage priorities in a dynam...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$82K - $114K *

Engineer innovative solutions in optical fiber manufacturing, focusing on chemical technology and process optimization. Collaborate in a dynamic team to enhance efficiency and sustainability, while dr...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $157K *

Transform operational efficiency by leading process improvements and driving technical solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance production performance and mentor engineers in a dy...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$70K - $97K *

Advance manufacturing processes by improving efficiency and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to monitor operations, solve problems, and support new product launches, while ensuring con...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading heavy oil projects, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Gain hands-on experience in fabrication while developing client relationships and e...

Airdrie, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Manage and enhance manufacturing processes for liquid componentry, focusing on design, implementation, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with teams to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality in b...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing process engineering solutions. You'll design and implement innovative systems for fluid handling, manage projects, and drive continuous improvement initiative...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $95K *

Drive the design and documentation of mechanical components for UHP gas purification systems, ensuring high-quality standards and collaboration with suppliers in a dynamic environment focused on innov...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$74K - $135K *

Optimize production efficiency and uphold safety standards by leading process improvements, coaching teams, and analyzing KPIs to drive operational excellence in a dynamic manufacturing environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's advancing carbon capture technology through innovative adsorption testing, process optimization, and data analysis. Collaborate across functions to enhance performance and drive com...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation by optimizing biologics processes, collaborating with teams, and troubleshooting technical issues to enhance efficiency and product quality in a state-of-the-art environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $150K *

Drive operational excellence by resolving plant issues, optimizing processes, and collaborating with teams to achieve production and cost goals while ensuring compliance and safety standards are met...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Innovate solutions for water and wastewater treatment. Collaborate with teams to design processes and support proposals while managing multiple projects and mentoring junior engineers throughout the p...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in chemical innovation by developing high-impact research initiatives in organic chemistry, ensuring product safety and performance through rigorous analysis and regulatory compliance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $127K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of environmental infrastructure by designing innovative process mechanical systems for water and wastewater treatment projects across diverse industries...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$78K - $127K *

Shape the future of environmental infrastructure by leading process-mechanical design elements. Collaborate with diverse teams, ensure project specifications are met, and drive innovation in 3D modeli...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead and design innovative water and wastewater treatment systems for diverse industrial clients. Utilize advanced engineering techniques to tackle complex challenges while supervising junior engineer...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$77K - $113K *

Unlock potential by enhancing equipment reliability and performance through strategic maintenance initiatives, inspections, and continuous improvement efforts, ensuring operational excellence and safe...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by driving engineering excellence and project execution across various capital projects, ensuring safety and efficiency within production units to enhance overall operational performa...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.