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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$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of advanced PVD systems service, ensuring installations, maintenance, and repairs are expertly performed while providing customer training and support in a hands-on, field-based environ...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $120K *

Drive innovation by transforming reagent chemistries into scalable manufacturing processes. Lead cross-functional teams in process development, validation, and technology transfer to enhance product d...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $90K *

Transform your career by ensuring the efficiency and safety of facility systems. As a key contributor, you'll design, maintain, and optimize infrastructure to support production, while collaborating w...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $160K *

Advance your career by collaborating with a dynamic team to develop innovative low-carbon solutions. Leverage your expertise in process engineering to support clients in their energy transition, ensur...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $160K *

Shape the future of low-carbon energy solutions by leveraging your expertise in process engineering to develop innovative strategies for hydrogen and LNG production, while collaborating with clients t...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $160K *

Shape innovative solutions as a Senior Process Engineer, collaborating with a dynamic team to drive low-carbon energy projects. Leverage your expertise in process modeling and design to support client...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $160K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team focused on low-carbon solutions. Collaborate with experts to develop innovative processes for hydrogen and LNG, driving impactful projects in a fast-paced...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $160K *

Lead a dynamic team of process engineers to deliver innovative low-carbon solutions, focusing on hydrogen production and LNG processes. Drive technical due diligence and process modeling to support cl...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $160K *

Optimize low-carbon energy solutions by collaborating with engineers to develop innovative processes for hydrogen and LNG production, ensuring technical excellence and supporting clients in their ener...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $160K *

Drive innovation in low-carbon solutions as a Senior Process Engineer, collaborating with a dynamic team to optimize energy transition processes and deliver impactful results for clients in a fast-pac...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Drive the development and implementation of BIW automatic processes and tools for new model assembly, ensuring compliance with specifications and cost targets while collaborating across multiple teams...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $115K *

Elevate production efficiency by optimizing manufacturing processes, analyzing data, and implementing solutions. Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure quality and compliance while driving conti...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining process engineering by delivering detailed designs and technical content for industrial facilities. Own the design basis, develop PFDs and P&IDs, and support procurement...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $120K *

Unlock innovative engineering solutions by leading design efforts on gas distribution projects. Collaborate with stakeholders, mentor junior engineers, and drive process improvements in a dynamic, hyb...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$78K - $117K *

Join a team that's transforming hardware products through innovative electronics design. Collaborate on PCB layout, circuit implementation, and product validation to deliver cutting-edge solutions tha...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $180K *

Manage laboratory operations to ensure compliance, quality, and safety. Lead strategic initiatives, oversee testing programs, and drive continuous improvement while fostering a culture of excellence a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$65K - $169K *

Champion environmental compliance by leading site readiness, developing programs, and collaborating across teams during construction and operational phases while ensuring adherence to regulatory stand...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Transform LNG facility design by executing process engineering tasks, ensuring compliance with safety and client standards while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative energy...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$83K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of mechanical engineering in data centers. Collaborate on design, construction, and commissioning while developing AI tools to enhance efficiency. This role offer...

Texas, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Develop and optimize automation processes, including CNC programming and design, to enhance manufacturing efficiency. Collaborate with teams to ensure project success and troubleshoot issues in automa...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$65K - $100K *

Partner with us to advance water treatment solutions as a Chemical Service Technician. Support existing clients, perform water tests, and drive sales growth in the Oklahoma City area while enjoying fl...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovating process technologies and improving manufacturing efficiency. Collaborate across departments to enhance product quality and drive continuous improvement initi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by providing expert support in resin chemistry for structural adhesives. Collaborate with R&D and customers to optimize formulations, ensuring compliance with industry standards wh...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$111K *

Help us ensure safe and efficient construction practices by providing technical support to project teams and contractors, while fostering collaboration and compliance throughout all project phases...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$156K - $218K *

Drive complex civil and environmental engineering projects, providing senior technical leadership and client advisory support. Oversee landfill closure, remediation, and gas mitigation systems while m...

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.