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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$105K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovating manufacturing processes for energetic products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement systems that ensure safety and effi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $220K *

Join us to lead the development of advanced manufacturing systems for energetic products. This role encompasses end-to-end ownership, from concept to production, requiring cross-functional collaborati...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by performing lab-scale processing of vaccine adjuvants and LNP products. Collaborate on innovative assays and maintain rigorous GMP standards while contributing to groundbreaking...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Chemical Engineer, providing technical leadership and process support for defense manufacturing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, ensure...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $154K *

Optimize process engineering for nuclear facility projects, ensuring high-quality design and support across disciplines. Drive project execution from concept to detailed design while enhancing safety...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $110K *

Seeking a skilled Control Systems Engineer to design and implement automated control systems for advanced gas purification equipment, enhancing performance and reliability through innovative solutions...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $115K *

Empower manufacturing efficiency by driving process improvements and owning engineering projects that enhance production capabilities and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovative...

1 month ago

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

$98K - $120K *

Optimize manufacturing processes by leading innovation in injection molding and extrusion. Collaborate with teams to enhance safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness while troubleshooting and implem...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$91K - $115K *

Support the engineering team by overseeing maintenance operations, ensuring efficient plant systems, and leading personnel in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Drive improvements and enhance operat...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$110K - $130K *

Innovate solutions in chemical research and development, applying advanced principles to enhance product processes. Collaborate with teams to tackle complex challenges and drive scientific advancement...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$300K - $350K *

Elevate brand vision by crafting a cohesive look and feel across products, marketing, and digital platforms. Collaborate with a small team to design user-centric experiences and develop features swift...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in propellant manufacturing processes for solid rocket motors, focusing on development, optimization, and scaling. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, reliability...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by leading laboratory and pilot plant projects, ensuring quality, safety, and client satisfaction. Manage budgets, coordinate teams, and drive successful outcomes through effective co...

Quebec, QCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$107K - $139K *

Unlock potential by developing predictive models to enhance process efficiency and operational strategy in metal production, bridging technology and business objectives for robust, optimized solutions...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $103K *

Engage with customers to optimize chemical performance through routine testing, troubleshooting, and equipment management. Collaborate with site teams to ensure effective solutions and maintain strong...

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Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead advanced combustion engineering efforts, driving combustor design, analysis, and testing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance engine performance and support innovative t...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$89K - $118K *

Transform communities by joining a dynamic team focused on innovative water and wastewater solutions. Leverage your expertise in mechanical process design to enhance critical infrastructure and suppor...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$116K - $175K *

Engineer innovative mechanical systems for energy projects, leading design efforts and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and efficiency. Drive solutions for HVAC and ther...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$116K - $175K *

Design and oversee mechanical systems for energy projects, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to solve complex challenges and deliver high-quality solutions while mentoring jun...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $158K *

Elevate your career by leading the design of advanced mechanical systems for energy and infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, code-compliant solution...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $158K *

Transform mechanical systems design for energy and infrastructure projects. Lead project portions, ensuring compliance and efficiency while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$116K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading the design of mechanical systems for energy projects. Utilize your expertise to develop innovative solutions, ensuring compliance and efficiency while mentoring junior engi...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer the characterization and qualification of energetic materials, driving innovative methodologies and failure analysis to enhance propulsion systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to transl...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$70K - $103K *

Unlock potential by providing expert support in chemical management and equipment troubleshooting, ensuring optimal performance at customer sites while fostering strong relationships and driving resul...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$105K - $125K *

Partner with us to deliver innovative process engineering solutions, supporting design phases and enhancing operational systems. Engage in calculations, modeling, and client interactions to ensure pro...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week 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.