Chemical Engineer - Entry Level
The Chemical Engineer at Confidential Client will focus on optimizing chemical production units through collaboration with operations and maintenance teams, managing projects from design to start-up, and driving process improvements to enhance safety, quality, and cost efficiency. This entry-level role offers the opportunity to contribute to a leading petrochemical company while developing technical expertise and project management skills in a dynamic, safety-focused environment.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring an Entry-Level Chemical Engineer to join their team based in League City, TX. This role focuses on supporting process engineering activities, unit performance optimization, and project execution across regional operations with a corporate presence in League City.
- Work daily with operations and maintenance to optimize unit performance, including support for shutdowns, turnarounds and startups
- Monitor process performance and contribute to benchmarking, safety, and environmental improvements
- Identify and implement process enhancements to improve quality, reduce cost, and increase production
- Support projects from initial scoping through process design, economic evaluation, documentation, and start-up assistance
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to evaluate and deploy new technologies and products
- Uphold company engineering principles and perform other duties as assigned
Who You Are (Minimum Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited program by December 2026 or May 2027
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
- Strong foundational knowledge of process engineering concepts
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability and business awareness
- Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Basic understanding of cost/benefit analysis and budgeting
- Organized, resourceful, and able to manage competing priorities
Skills & Competencies (Preferred / Helpful)
- Familiarity with process unit operations and process performance monitoring
- Experience (academic or internship) supporting shutdowns, turnarounds, or start-ups
- Project support or basic project management experience
- Ability to translate technical improvements into measurable business outcomes
- Customer-focused, safety-first approach and a willingness to learn
Role Details
- Location: League City, TX (corporate/regional support role)
- Employment type: Full-time
- Industry: Scientific & QA
- Level: Entry-level / Early career
Why Join Confidential Client
- Join a company active in large-scale petrochemical operations and process engineering
- Exposure to hands-on unit optimization and real-world project work early in your career
- Collaborative culture that values safety, integrity, and continuous improvement
- Opportunities for learning, cross-functional teaming, and career growth
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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