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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$75K - $90K *

Unlock potential by enhancing manufacturing processes and equipment for cable products. Collaborate with teams to solve production challenges, improve efficiency, and drive cost reductions in a dynami...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Champion process safety initiatives to enhance reliability and mitigate risks in refinery operations. Collaborate with teams to drive compliance and promote a robust safety culture, ensuring effective...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Drive process safety excellence in a dynamic refinery environment by identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks. Collaborate across teams to enhance safety practices and ensure regulatory compliance...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead process safety initiatives to enhance operations, reduce risks, and foster a culture of safety. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and improve performance across multiple refinery units...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$111K - $167K *

Elevate operational excellence by leading process control activities, enhancing automation systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize production efficiency and safety in a dyna...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $130K *

Manage capital projects improving safety and efficiency while collaborating cross-functionally to elevate operational performance. Lead from concept to commissioning, contributing to long-term plannin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Innovate processes to enhance manufacturing efficiency, quality, and sustainability. Lead experiments, develop best practices, and collaborate with teams to drive improvements in production systems an...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $112K *

Champion process improvement and material performance in manufacturing. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance product quality, reduce waste, and implement innovative technologies, driving operatio...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$81K - $112K *

Drive process improvement and material performance by collaborating cross-functionally to enhance product quality and operational efficiency. Utilize data analysis to identify issues and implement inn...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead engineering efforts in facility and manufacturing support, ensuring compliance with FDA and GMP standards. Drive project success through effective communication, technical...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Oversee daily operations in a hydrogen and nitrogen facility, ensuring safety and efficiency while training technicians and maintaining compliance with regulations. Drive optimization initiatives and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $135K *

Optimize the S&OP process by leading a team to align demand and supply across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring efficient production and inventory management to meet customer service goals and op...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$94K - $141K *

Partner with us to innovate and design cutting-edge Coolant Distribution Units, collaborating closely with customers and cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle to ensure exceptional p...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $140K *

Empower plant operations by leading maintenance and engineering strategies, enhancing asset performance, and driving capital projects. Collaborate with leadership to develop talent and execute long-te...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovation in flavor product development, leveraging scientific expertise to tackle complex challenges and support commercialization across food and beverage sectors, while collaborating cross-f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive your career with impactful process safety management initiatives. Lead risk assessments and improve safety practices across lab, pilot, and operational environments through engineering-driven so...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Bring your expertise to our dynamic team as you enhance compliance and validation processes, coordinating key projects that shape our manufacturing quality standards and ensure adherence to regulatory...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Oversee maintenance operations across multiple shifts, ensuring quality service delivery and compliance with safety standards while driving continuous improvement and team development in a dynamic env...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive excellence in equipment management by overseeing maintenance, inventory, and safety protocols. Collaborate with project teams to ensure optimal performance and compliance while fostering a cultu...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$149K - $259K *

Champion environmental remediation projects by leading investigations, managing teams, and driving client relationships. Collaborate with multidisciplinary experts to deliver innovative solutions and...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$142K - $247K *

Champion environmental solutions by leading complex remediation projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor early career staff, and drive business development while ensuring client sati...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$142K - $247K *

Lead the charge in complex environmental remediation projects, driving technical excellence and client relationships while mentoring early career staff and contributing to business development efforts...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$149K - $259K *

Join our team to lead complex environmental remediation projects, mentor staff, and drive business development. You'll manage investigations, cleanup actions, and collaborate with multidisciplinary te...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $236K *

Join a team that's tackling complex environmental projects, leading investigations and remediation efforts while mentoring staff and driving business development in a collaborative environment focused...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive impactful environmental remediation projects by leading investigations, managing teams, and fostering client relationships. Leverage your expertise to enhance project delivery and contribute to...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.