ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Chemical Engineer Downstream Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Standard Nuclear, Inc.

Chemical Engineer

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site

... downstream production steps. This is a hands-on engineering role working closely with operations, fuel development, quality, characterization, EH&S, and radiological controls teams. The Chemical ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsChemical Engineer Downstream Jobs

Chemical Engineer Downstream information

See salary details

$40K

$87.5K

$140K

How much do chemical engineer downstream jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for chemical engineer downstream in the United States is $87,487.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,500.00 and $106,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are popular job titles related to Chemical Engineer Downstream jobs?

For Chemical Engineer Downstream jobs, the most frequently searched job titles are:

Infographic showing various Chemical Engineer Downstream job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,487 per year, or $42.1 per hour.

Process Engineer, Downstream Purification and Chemical Synthesis

Liberty, TX • On-site

LAMP
Construction • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about LAMPexternal

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Position Purpose

Owns everything after the fermenter, including broth clarification, purification, the catalytic conversion step and final product purification to specification.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own the downstream process description covering separation, filtration, ion exchange or chromatography, crystallization, drying and solvent recovery.
  • Own the catalytic conversion step, including fixed bed reactor operation, catalyst loading and unloading, activity monitoring and regeneration or replacement planning.
  • Own distillation and purification operations and the product specification control strategy.
  • Translate the process into operating procedures, control narratives and operator training content.
  • Track yield, recovery, purity and solvent losses at each step and drive improvement.
  • Manage polymerization risk, including inhibitor dosing, oxygen requirement and temperature limits, alongside the process safety engineer.
  • Support commissioning of downstream and reaction systems, including catalyst first load and performance verification.
  • Interface with the technology partner and catalyst supplier on performance questions.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in chemical engineering or organic chemistry with process experience.
  • Five or more years in downstream purification or organic chemical synthesis at production scale.
  • Direct experience with separation, crystallization or distillation unit operations.
  • Solvent handling and recovery experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Fixed bed catalytic reactor operating experience.
  • Reactive monomer experience.
  • Chromatography or ion exchange purification at scale.