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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$68K - $115K *

Oversee custom-engineered equipment projects, ensuring alignment between customer requirements and internal technical teams while managing schedules and enhancing communication throughout the project...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$68K - $115K *

Engage as a key Project Engineer, overseeing custom-engineered equipment projects from contract to delivery. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance with specifications, facilitating effective c...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to lead capital projects and drive continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring successful execution from conception to implementation while collaborating across functions to enhan...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's advancing biomaterial research for medical devices. Drive experimental trials, support GMP manufacturing, and ensure quality compliance while collaborating with cross-functional tea...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$81K - $100K *

Lead the charge in process improvements and continuous projects, actively enhancing safety, quality, and efficiency through data analysis and teamwork. Collaborate across departments to drive operatio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive process validation and equipment integration in a fast-paced medical device manufacturing environment, collaborating across functions to enhance production readiness a...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$141K - $220K *

Transform the environmental landscape by leading compliance and strategic initiatives. Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to regulations while driving sustainable practices across multiple fac...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$132K - $206K *

Pioneer sustainable environmental strategies that ensure regulatory compliance and drive EHS excellence. Engage leadership and provide expert guidance in a high-impact role, shaping the environmental...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion a culture of safety excellence by leading critical assessments, developing robust safety procedures, and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance process safety initiatives and complia...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $110K *

Drive the design and optimization of microbial fermentation processes, bridging R&D and manufacturing. Lead scale-up activities and ensure robust, cost-effective operations while collaborating with cr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Drive manufacturing excellence by leading process development, validation, and continuous improvement for New Product Introduction and operational enhancements. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensur...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Transform manufacturing processes by leading continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing product quality, and optimizing production methods. Collaborate with teams to drive efficiency and ensure com...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $250K *

Empower innovation at the forefront of cryogenic engineering, leading a team to develop advanced isotopic separation systems for Earth and space applications, while managing projects from concept to i...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $250K *

Lead the charge in developing innovative cryogenic distillation systems, managing a skilled engineering team to drive projects from concept to implementation, ensuring safety and efficiency in high-pr...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$72K - $89K *

Elevate project outcomes by managing field chemistry tasks, ensuring accurate data collection, and collaborating with teams to meet environmental standards across various sites in California...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$72K - $89K *

Shape the future of environmental science by supporting field and office chemistry tasks. Collaborate with project teams to ensure data integrity and compliance while managing sample collection and an...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $95K *

Innovate manufacturing processes by developing efficient systems and policies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity and quality while ensuring compliance with safety standar...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive the optimization of manufacturing processes for wood/plastic composites. Leverage engineering expertise to ensure efficient operations, technical support, and continuous improvement within the p...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Transform the future of recycling by leading extractive metallurgy initiatives, driving innovation in flowsheet design, and ensuring optimal performance from pilot to commercial scale in a strategic...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $190K *

Take ownership of extractive metallurgy processes, leading design and deployment of innovative recycling and refining flowsheets. Collaborate with leadership to drive technical excellence and ensure o...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by applying advanced water treatment techniques to solve complex engineering challenges. Lead multi-disciplinary teams in innovative projects focused on water quality and treatment...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $185K *

Elevate your career by joining a team that's pioneering computational chemistry innovations. Drive product strategy through advanced cheminformatics and machine learning, optimizing synthesis routes a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

Pioneer innovative capital projects by leading cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and operational excellence while engaging with stakeholders and driving continuous im...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$126K - $196K *

Develop and enhance corporate water and wastewater compliance strategies while guiding manufacturing sites on regulatory requirements. Lead audits and advocate for environmental governance, ensuring t...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Support the design and optimization of anaerobic digestion and biogas facilities, leading projects from concept to start-up. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and ensure compl...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.