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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$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

$143K - $215K *

Advance your career by leading a skilled engineering team to enhance processes and production efficiency. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating across departments to meet custom...

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  •   8 - 10 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

$84K - $129K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovative structural engineering solutions. Leverage your expertise in materials and design to tackle complex challenges in power transmission upgrades, ensuring clien...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion advanced engineering solutions for I&C design projects in water/wastewater utilities. Lead project teams, manage schedules, budgets, and client relations while ensuring successful delivery of...

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

$110K - $180K *

Unlock innovative solutions as a Senior Project Manager, leading water and wastewater initiatives. Collaborate with a top-tier team to drive growth and deliver impactful projects across the Hampton Ro...

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

$117K - $176K *

Join a team that's driving industrialization and readiness for innovative products. Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency and scalability, ensuring successful productio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $176K *

Drive the future of industrialization by leading readiness activities for new products and manufacturing changes. Collaborate across functions to ensure efficient production execution and optimize man...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $176K *

Lead the charge in industrialization and readiness for new products, ensuring efficient production execution across multiple facilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize manufacturi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by designing and delivering scalable software solutions that drive innovation in transportation logistics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while leveraging AI technologies...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$97K - $138K *

Contribute to technical expertise and leadership in Metallurgical testing, guiding processes, conducting analyses, and recommending enhancements to improve operational efficiency at assigned site. Dri...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to define and design life sciences manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency in facility layouts. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate complex re...

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead impactful manufacturing initiatives to optimize battery production processes, enhance quality, and drive efficiency while ensuring compliance with strict defense standards in a fast-paced environ...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Explore innovative solutions by designing and delivering scalable software for transportation and logistics platforms. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to tackle complex problems and dr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's revolutionizing transportation through innovative AI-powered software. As a pivotal contributor, you'll design scalable solutions and collaborate across functions to turn complex ch...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$107K - $150K *

Advance your career by leading the design and construction of wet utilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage projects, and ensure compliance with industry standards while mentoring ju...

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

$107K - $150K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Municipal Engineer, leading the design and construction of wet utilities. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance and quality while managing proje...

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

$100K - $125K *

Advance your career by providing technical expertise in ultra-pure water systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance performance, reliability, and compliance while driving continuous i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $160K *

Take ownership of advanced fuel design for a cutting-edge nuclear reactor, collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines to evolve specifications and ensure safety and performance standards ar...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$135K - $175K *

Empower innovative facility projects by leading mechanical design efforts, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, and delivering cutting-edge solutions in a highly collaborative environment. M...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water treatment facilities through innovative mechanical processes; lead design projects, mentor engineers, and ensure high-quality deliverables for complex sy...

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

$100K - $152K *

Transform nuclear power plant operations by leading digital control system upgrades, enhancing process controls, and mentoring engineers to ensure optimal functionality and client satisfaction in a dy...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $152K *

Engineer innovative control systems for nuclear power plants, collaborating with project teams to design, troubleshoot, and enhance electrical controls. Drive project success through technical experti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.