Explore Senior Chemical Engineer Jobs

Senior chemical engineers apply advanced engineering expertise to develop, optimize, and oversee processes that transform raw materials into valuable products. Browse vetted senior chemical engineer opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more across industries such as energy, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, manufacturing, and materials science.

What Senior Chemical Engineers Do

Responsibilities vary by employer and industry, but senior chemical engineers commonly lead process design and improvement, evaluate equipment and production systems, troubleshoot complex technical issues, and guide projects from early development through scale-up and operation. They may also set performance goals, assess costs, and communicate recommendations to technical teams and business leaders.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a related discipline, along with substantial experience in process engineering, manufacturing, or research and development. Depending on the position, useful qualifications may include expertise in process simulation, data analysis, process safety, regulatory compliance, and project management. Senior roles also call for strong communication, decision-making, and team leadership skills.

Industries and Career Paths

Senior chemical engineers work in sectors including specialty chemicals, oil and gas, clean energy, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, food processing, and advanced materials. With experience, they may advance into principal engineering, technical management, plant leadership, consulting, or executive roles.

Find Senior Chemical Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Discover vetted professional opportunities designed for experienced candidates and paying $100,000 or more. Explore senior chemical engineer listings to compare responsibilities, industries, and leadership potential, then find roles that fit your expertise and career goals.

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$146K - $244K *

Lead civil engineering design for nuclear facilities, driving innovative solutions and overseeing technical teams. Collaborate across disciplines to address complex challenges and ensure compliance wi...

Richland, WARemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$119K - $199K *

Drive the design and development of mechanical systems for nuclear projects. Lead a team of engineers, manage performance, and interface with senior management to ensure project success and alignment...

Oak Ridge, TNRemote

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Champion the technical pre-sales process by deeply understanding customer needs, leading strategic sales efforts, and mentoring the SE team to drive growth and innovation in enterprise solutions...

San Francisco, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's redefining risk engineering by leveraging your expertise to assess and enhance resilience in the chemical and energy sectors. Collaborate with industry leaders to deliver practical...

Atlanta, GARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Elevate financial strategies by leading FP&A activities, crafting dynamic models, and automating reporting processes. Shape core financial operations, collaborate with leaders, and drive impactful ins...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$138K - $155K *

Unlock your potential by leading maintenance and reliability strategies across a $2B division. Drive continuous improvement, enhance asset performance, and develop talent while partnering with leaders...

Hartsville, SCRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$111K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading the design and integration of advanced electrical control systems. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance efficiency and mentor junior members while ensuring proj...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$153K - $268K *

Join a team that's advancing regulatory strategies for drug substance manufacturing. Lead the charge in selecting and justifying Regulatory Starting Materials, ensuring compliance with global guidelin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$137K - $233K *

Elevate enterprise data management by leading product strategy and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful data products that enhance decision-making and drive business...

Portland, ORRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $165K *

Lead the charge in designing and scaling foundational APIs and backend services, optimizing cloud data stores, and ensuring high-availability for a robust platform. Elevate technical standards while s...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Optimize the multi-tenant New Relic consolidation layer, aggregating telemetry across AI agent estates. Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance observability practices and ensure effective monit...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in solving critical engineering challenges, driving technical direction, and fostering team growth. Collaborate across departments to enhance systems, ensuring reliability and innovati...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $200K *

Develop innovative mobile solutions by owning architecture, delivery, and production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience while ensuring reliability and security for mil...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in securing and optimizing OT/ICS networks for energy systems. As a senior engineer, you'll design network architectures, manage cybersecurity compliance, and collaborate with cross-fu...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$84K - $87K *

Unlock potential by leveraging engineering expertise to analyze, design, and deliver innovative solutions for diverse civil projects, collaborating across disciplines to meet client needs and regulato...

Illinois, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $87K *

Launch your engineering career by contributing to innovative civil projects, utilizing advanced software, and collaborating across disciplines to shape the future built environment while adhering to r...

Illinois, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$77K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to driving innovation by evaluating and implementing cutting-edge technologies and processes. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance business solutions through r...

Minneapolis, MNRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $180K *

Contribute to the compliance framework and processes for regulated facilities. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve regulatory commitment while ensuring safe and efficient operations o...

Santa Clara, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Innovate in custom laser design and integration, driving product development from concept to production. Collaborate across teams to enhance VCSEL technology, ensuring quality and manufacturability in...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Lead a dynamic software engineering team, ensuring quality delivery and operational excellence while fostering collaboration across business units and driving innovation in energy efficiency solutions...

Ithaca, NYRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$92K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Recruiter, focusing on engineering and operations talent acquisition. Collaborate with leaders to develop strategies, build talent pipelines, and enhance candidate expe...

RemoteRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive innovation by building scalable, enterprise-grade applications as a key member of an Agile team. Collaborate across all development phases to enhance customer experience and operational excellen...

Brentwood, TNRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $166K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity operations by monitoring, analyzing, and responding to security incidents. Leverage your expertise to protect critical systems and mentor junior...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Partner with us to drive market success by exceeding sales quotas in your territory through strong customer relationships and expert product knowledge in the medical device sector. Utilize strategic p...

Florida, USRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $125K *

Transform your career by leading high-voltage substation design projects. Collaborate with industry experts to deliver quality engineering solutions while enjoying a supportive work environment that v...

Houston, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

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

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a senior chemical engineer do?question toggle

    A senior chemical engineer designs, improves, and oversees chemical processes and production systems. The role may include technical problem-solving, process safety, project leadership, cost analysis, and mentoring other engineers.

  • What qualifications are typically required for senior chemical engineer jobs?question toggle

    Many employers require a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a related field and significant relevant experience. Requirements vary, and some positions value advanced degrees, industry-specific expertise, professional licensure, or experience leading teams and projects.

  • Which industries hire senior chemical engineers?question toggle

    Common employers include chemical and manufacturing companies, energy firms, pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations, food processors, and advanced-materials businesses.

  • How much do senior chemical engineers earn?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as location, experience, industry, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so candidates can explore qualifying senior chemical engineer opportunities.

  • What career paths can follow a senior chemical engineer role?question toggle

    Experienced engineers may progress to principal engineer, engineering manager, process or plant leader, technical director, consultant, or other executive positions.