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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$134K - $201K *

Shape the future of energy infrastructure by leading complex mechanical system designs for large-scale projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and ensure complianc...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$134K - $201K *

Lead and deliver innovative mechanical systems for energy projects, ensuring code compliance and excellence in design. Mentor junior engineers, manage project scopes, and resolve complex challenges wh...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by leading innovative projects in water and wastewater systems. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver exceptional engineering solutions, ensuring quality and efficiency thr...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Drive impactful water and wastewater projects by leading design, planning, and operational services. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure quality delivery on time and within budget, enhancing...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovative solutions in water/wastewater systems by leading project planning, design, and operational services. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver quality results on time and within b...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Engineer innovative solutions for water/wastewater systems, leading projects from planning to execution. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure quality delivery on time and within budget, enhanc...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative solutions in water/wastewater systems, leading projects from planning to execution. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver quality results on time and within budget, enhanci...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive excellence in materials engineering to enhance global manufacturing operations, supporting capital projects, asset integrity, and risk assessments across diverse facilities while ensuring optima...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $150K *

Transform thermal management systems for advanced vehicle platforms, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, analyze, and validate solutions th...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$97K - $152K *

Lead operational excellence by optimizing production efficiency and safety, driving a culture of accountability, and collaborating cross-functionally to meet production goals and improve overall relia...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$176K - $205K *

Transform complex capital projects by leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative liquid processing solutions. Drive strategy from concept to operational handoff while ensuring safety, qual...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$176K - $205K *

Lead the charge in executing complex capital projects and liquid processing strategies. Drive innovation and efficiency across manufacturing networks while mentoring engineering teams and ensuring pro...

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Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$75K - $130K *

Optimize equipment performance and processes in a dynamic R&D environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance extrusion and molding operations, ensuring efficient scaling of innovative...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead electrical engineering efforts in recycling operations. Design, implement, and maintain systems while ensuring safety and compliance. Mentor junior staff and drive continuo...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Elevate innovation in materials engineering by developing and qualifying reactor materials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive tests and optimize processes ensuring safety and performanc...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance with environmental regulations across multiple polyethylene production units. Provide vital support on air, waste, and water permits, driving initia...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive the formulation and scale-up of energetic materials for solid rocket motors, ensuring safety and performance. Lead cross-functional teams to transition innovative solutions into repeatable manuf...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of solid rocket motor technology, leading the formulation and scale-up of energetic materials. Drive innovation in manufacturing processes while ensuring safety and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of end-to-end system development on enterprise technology platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance product presence, oversee technical processes, and ensure efficient project delive...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$108K - $130K *

Champion end-to-end system development and maintenance on enterprise platforms. Lead cross-functional teams, enhance web product presence, and drive technical solutions while ensuring efficient projec...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$140K - $170K *

Innovate and lead the development of advanced microarray patch manufacturing processes. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance throughput and quality, while mentoring a talented team in a dynamic...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$138K - $173K *

Shape the future of mechanical design by leading projects and mentoring teams. Utilize advanced engineering techniques to tackle complex construction problems and ensure compliance with project specif...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$99K - $149K *

Elevate your career by driving innovation in optical coating processes. Lead projects, enhance deposition techniques, and collaborate across teams to deliver cutting-edge solutions in life sciences an...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Champion the design and optimization of automated control systems to enhance manufacturing efficiency and safety. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions that drive c...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Optimize engineering processes by leveraging expertise in electrical and instrumentation systems. Collaborate on projects within the petrochemical sector, ensuring safety and efficiency while driving...

1 week 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.