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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$106K - $141K *

Champion process improvements and safety initiatives in a pulp mill environment. Lead technical support efforts, analyze production data, and implement best practices to enhance quality, productivity...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$75K - $124K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of industrial water treatment by applying innovative processes and technologies. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver complex projects from design...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $124K *

Join a dynamic team as an Industrial Water Wastewater Process Engineer, where you'll lead innovative projects, apply advanced treatment technologies, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to op...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $124K *

Shape the future of industrial water treatment by leading design projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring junior engineers. Leverage your expertise in wastewater processes t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $124K *

Take ownership of innovative industrial water/wastewater projects, applying advanced treatment technologies. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and support project impl...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $124K *

Join our team as an Industrial Water Wastewater Process Engineer, where you'll lead innovative projects, apply advanced treatment technologies, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $124K *

Drive your career forward as a key contributor in industrial water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, apply advanced treatment technologies, and mentor junior engineers...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $124K *

Join our team as an Industrial Water Wastewater Process Engineer, where you'll lead innovative projects, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers while optimizing industri...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $124K *

Contribute to innovative industrial water/wastewater projects, applying advanced treatment technologies. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and manage project phases fr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $112K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee industrial water/wastewater projects, applying advanced treatment technologies. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers, and support projec...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Drive your career with impactful leadership in large-scale public-sector construction projects. Oversee project lifecycles, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while fostering collaboration among di...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $124K *

Shape the future of industrial water treatment by leading design projects, applying advanced technologies, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions for wastewater...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

Drive optimization of well performance through technical expertise and best practices. Collaborate with operational teams to enhance production, ensure safety, and implement innovative solutions for z...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career forward by providing technical expertise to enhance the safety, efficiency, and reliability of chemical manufacturing processes while supporting operations and process improvements i...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead the optimization of manufacturing processes in Aerospace & Defense. Drive new product introductions, enhance quality, and implement continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring safety and efficie...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Elevate manufacturing excellence by optimizing processes for Aerospace & Defense products. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive innovation, improve quality, and enhance operational performance whil...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Transform capital projects by leading execution from concept to closeout, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and operational efficiency. Drive process improvements and collaborate cross-functionally t...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer process improvements and lead capital projects, ensuring timely delivery and operational excellence. Collaborate across teams to enhance efficiency and quality while managing project lifecycle...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $125K *

Grow your career with an entry-level role supporting electrical engineering in oil and gas. Collaborate with experienced engineers on design, construction, and maintenance of electrical systems across...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $150K *

Drive innovative interconnect solutions for medical applications, providing technical leadership and strategic direction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product development and ens...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $145K *

Lead the charge in mechanical engineering innovation, driving design, commissioning, and continuous improvement of processes. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance operations and support project...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Transform fermentation processes by leveraging your expertise in microbial science. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize and scale bioprocesses, ensuring robust and efficient producti...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic team in designing innovative biotech processes. Drive compliance, optimize systems, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring project success from concept t...

3 days ago

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

$91K - $158K *

Join a team that tackles complex engineering challenges in water treatment, applying innovative solutions to enhance water quality and sustainability for global projects while collaborating with diver...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of process engineering by leading projects, optimizing systems, and training teams. Drive innovation and safety in air separation and gas distribution while ensuring operational excel...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 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.