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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$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

$86K - $127K *

Advance process efficiency by providing technical support, optimizing operations, and conducting training within a manufacturing environment. Collaborate on projects to enhance skills and prepare for...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$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...

Today

  •   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...

Yesterday

  •   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...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   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 6 days 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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining device development for cell therapy products. Contribute to the evaluation, design, and commercialization of innovative delivery systems while collaborating across functi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$72K - $120K *

Unlock your potential by executing innovative nuclear facility projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and enhancing system efficiency in a dynamic remote environment. Join us to make a s...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $135K *

Join a team that's leading innovative projects in water treatment and distribution. Leverage your expertise to manage complex initiatives, mentor junior staff, and drive business development while ens...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Grow your career with a senior role in mechanical engineering, focusing on the design, optimization, and integration of fluid systems and precision mechanisms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $240K *

Lead impactful front-end process engineering for pharmaceutical projects, leveraging 20+ years of expertise. Collaborate with diverse clients, optimizing operations and ensuring regulatory compliance...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead engineering projects and initiatives, driving innovation and operational excellence. Collaborate across functions to align goals, develop talent, and ensure compliance with engineering standards...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$170K - $240K *

Unlock the potential of innovation as a Principal Process Engineer, leading impactful projects in pharmaceutical engineering, driving technical solutions, and engaging clients through expert relations...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by optimizing industrial processes and enhancing manufacturing efficiency. Collaborate with diverse teams to implement innovative solutions that meet safety, quality, and cost ob...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $113K *

Transform production efficiency by leading a skilled team, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring safety in a dynamic chemical manufacturing environment. Collaborate across departments to meet p...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $240K *

Accelerate your career as a Principal Process Engineer, driving innovative solutions in pharmaceutical processes. Collaborate with experts and lead front-end design efforts for API and OSD operations...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$170K - $240K *

Empower your career as a vital contributor solving complex challenges in life sciences. Collaborate with industry leaders, drive innovation, and shape processes from design through production, ensurin...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to design and implement efficient production processes, ensuring quality and productivity in a fast-paced automotive environment. Contribute to continuous improvement and collabora...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.