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Principal Chemical Engineer

Tampa, FL

Hybrid Full time

$133,000 to $169,000 a year

The employer is a packaging manufacturer running high-speed production lines across several plants.

We are hiring a Principal Chemical Engineer to join our chemical engineering team in Tampa. You will set technical direction on projects that matter to our customers. This is a full-time, permanent position. This role is hybrid, with three days a week in our Tampa office.

What you’ll do

  • Size equipment and prepare process design packages
  • Take part in process hazard analyses
  • Simulate processes in Aspen Plus
  • Design and scale up chemical processes from pilot to production
  • Mentor junior engineers and review their work
  • Set technical standards and guide decisions across multiple projects

What you’ll bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering
  • 8+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Experience with process simulation software
  • Knowledge of separations and reaction engineering
  • A track record of leading projects from scope through delivery

Nice to have

  • PE license
  • Pilot plant experience

Compensation and benefits

The pay range for this position in Tampa, FL is $133,000 – $169,000 per year. Final pay depends on experience, skills and qualifications.

  • Health savings account with employer contribution
  • Commuter benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Annual professional development and certification budget
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid parental leave

The employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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