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Mercor

Chemical Engineering Expert - PE

New York, NY · Remote

$65 - $90/hr

Degree-qualified chemical engineer with a Professional Engineer (PE) license in the US. * 2+ years of professional chemical engineering experience across areas like process design, process safety, or ...

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Navarro Inc.

Chemical Engineer (P.E.) (3946)

Paducah, KY · On-site +1

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Position Summary Navarro is seeking a Kentucky-licensed Professional Engineer (PE) - Chemical to support bid and task-based design engineering services for Department of Energy (DOE) facility ...

Navarro Inc.

Chemical Engineer (P.E.) (3946)

Paducah, KY · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Position Summary Navarro is seeking a Kentucky-licensed Professional Engineer (PE) - Chemical to support bid and task-based design engineering services for Department of Energy (DOE) facility ...

Navarro Inc.

Chemical Engineer (P.E.) (3946)

Paducah, KY · Remote

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Position Summary Navarro is seeking a Kentucky-licensed Professional Engineer (PE) - Chemical to support bid and task-based design engineering services for Department of Energy (DOE) facility ...

Ashley Global Retail, LLC

Chemical Engineer

Tupelo, MS · On-site

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The Chemical Engineer-Foam Pouring, will be responsible for developing and optimizing foam ... PE), and expandable polystyrene (EPS). • Process Simulation: Proficiency in using simulation ...

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC.

Chemical Engineer

Tupelo, MS · On-site

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The Chemical Engineer-Foam Pouring, will be responsible for developing and optimizing foam ... PE), and expandable polystyrene (EPS). • Process Simulation: Proficiency in using simulation ...

US Department of Commerce

Chemical Engineer

Washington, DC · On-site

$121K/yr

This vacancy is for a Chemical Engineer in the Chemical, Biological and Nuclear Division, Office of ... Engineer (PE) by any State, the District of Columbia, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Absent other means of ...

Weekday AI

Chemical Engineering Expert

$65 - $90/hr

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the United States. * 2+ years of professional chemical engineering experience, preferably across multiple areas such as process design, process safety ...

HKA Enterprises

Process Chemical Engineer

Boise, ID · On-site

$49.04/hr

We are seeking a Process Chemical Engineer to support the design and implementation of complex ... EIT or PE license * Field experience supporting construction and installation projects Key ...

AllSTEM Connections

Process Chemical Engineer

Boise, ID · On-site

$101K - $118K/yr

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  • Retirement

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university. • ... EIT (Engineer-in-Training) or PE (Professional Engineer) license is highly desired. • Analytical ...

CDM Smith

Chemical Engineer 5

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Petroleum Engineering or related discipline ... Professional engineering (PE) license. * 7 years of related experience. * Domestic and/or ...

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CDM Smith

Chemical Engineer 5

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

With general direction, creates chemical formulations, processes, and equipment for water treatment ... Professional engineering (PE) license. * 7 years of related experience. * Domestic and/or ...

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SNC-Lavalin

Process/Chemical Engineer Energy - Remote

Oak Ridge, TN · On-site +1

$72K - $120K/yr

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Overview We are seeking a Process/Chemical Engineer Energy - Remote. This remote position is based ... Professional Engineering (PE) License desired. * Design of Commercial and Department of Energy ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance chemical engineer pe 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.

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CredentialsPE license, engineering degreeEngineering degree, possibly PE license
Work EnvironmentIndependent projects, consultingIn-house or plant-based roles
Employer & IndustryClients across industries, consulting firmsManufacturing, chemical plants, industry

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Chemical Engineering Expert - PE

Mercor

New York, NY • Remote

$65 - $90/hr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Chemical Engineering Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $65–$90/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

  • Review and evaluate written content and AI-generated responses in chemical engineering for accuracy and quality.
  • Provide clear, well-reasoned feedback based on professional experience to improve AI tools in chemical engineering contexts.
  • Identify and share useful reference materials relevant to chemical engineering.
  • Share insights into chemical engineering tools, workflows, and standards.
  • Collaborate with other subject-matter experts across different fields.

Qualifications

Must-Have

  • Degree-qualified chemical engineer with a Professional Engineer (PE) license in the US.
  • 2+ years of professional chemical engineering experience across areas like process design, process safety, or plant operations.
  • Familiarity with process safety standards (e.g., OSHA PSM, API) and process simulation tools (Aspen, MATLAB).
  • Comfortable using everyday AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT).
  • Based in the United States.
  • Professional working English.
  • Able to commit to about 10 hours per week.

Preferred

  • Experience writing process documentation, SOPs, or technical training material.

Compensation & Legal

  • W-2 employment provided by Cincinnatus LLC.
  • Equal Employment Opportunity: Cincinnatus is an EEO employer.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

  • Upload resume
  • AI interview based on your resume
  • Submit form

Resources & Support

  • For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
  • For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.