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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$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to optimize production scheduling, inventory control, and operational efficiency across multiple facilities while leading a skilled group of professionals toward achieving business...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career as you lead complex engineering projects, optimize processes, and enhance facility designs in the natural gas sector. Collaborate with teams to drive innovation, ensure compliance...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$175K - $225K *

Shape the future of environmental engineering by leading complex remediation projects and guiding a team of engineers. Leverage your expertise to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and execut...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $225K *

Pioneer environmental engineering excellence by leading complex remediation projects. Drive strategic solutions while nurturing a talented team to achieve compliance with federal regulations. Your exp...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $250K *

Shape the future of environmental engineering by leading complex remediation projects. Drive strategic oversight, ensure regulatory compliance, and cultivate a high-performing team. Use your expertise...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $250K *

Shape your future by leading environmental engineering efforts, guiding teams through complex remediation projects. Utilize your expertise to ensure compliance and drive strategic initiatives across m...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $250K *

Drive the strategic vision for environmental engineering, leading complex projects and overseeing a talented team to ensure regulatory compliance and innovative solutions in remediation efforts across...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $250K *

Serve as the senior technical expert for a national environmental remediation portfolio. Lead strategy and oversight on complex projects while mentoring a team of engineers, ensuring compliance with f...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $250K *

Lead the execution of complex environmental projects, guiding a national remediation team and shaping strategic approaches to achieve compliance with federal regulations...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $225K *

Lead and innovate environmental engineering strategies, overseeing complex remediation projects while managing a dynamic team of professionals and ensuring compliance with federal regulations in a col...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $225K *

Drive environmental engineering excellence by leading remediation projects and teams. Provide strategic oversight on complex designs, ensuring compliance with regulations while advising on risk and mi...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $250K *

Join our team as the senior technical expert in environmental engineering, leading complex remediation projects and guiding a talented team while ensuring compliance with federal regulations and strat...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $119K *

Optimize processes as a key engineer in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, driving system design, commissioning, and compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational readiness and support produ...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead the development and enhancement of enterprise risk management and business continuity programs, collaborating with senior leadership to strengthen governance and support informed decision-making...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in test engineering! Lead the system-level testing and validation of cutting-edge hardware and software, ensuring quality and performance, while collaborating acr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $110K *

Unlock innovative antiperspirant and deodorant formulations by leading R&D projects from concept to production. Collaborate cross-functionally to meet consumer needs while ensuring product stability...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$114K - $166K *

Join a team that's committed to environmental excellence, managing compliance and strategic initiatives in a dynamic energy sector. Collaborate with regulatory agencies and lead impactful programs to...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Champion environmental compliance by leading initiatives across multiple facilities. Drive regulatory adherence, develop programs, and collaborate with teams to enhance environmental performance while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead environmental compliance initiatives across multiple facilities. Drive regulatory excellence, support permitting processes, and enhance environmental programs while col...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$121K - $175K *

Drive operational excellence by executing hands-on mechanical engineering solutions, optimizing production equipment reliability, and implementing design improvements to enhance efficiency and perform...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive your career with a Senior Process Engineer role, ensuring compliant and efficient sterile manufacturing processes from concept to launch. Lead continuous improvement initiatives and serve as a S...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $145K *

Drive the development of innovative cold chain packaging solutions, leading design, testing, and commercialization efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance and co...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $115K *

Drive process optimization and engineering initiatives in manufacturing, enhancing safety, quality, and productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead capital projects and implement inn...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Transform plant reliability by leading mechanical integrity programs, ensuring compliance, and mentoring inspectors. Drive safety and performance improvements through strategic analysis and effective...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading process improvement initiatives, collaborating with teams to streamline workflows, and driving impactful change management strategies in a dynamic environment focused on in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.