Lead Chemical Engineer

Honeywell INC.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell seeks a Lead Chemical Engineer for Ortloff Engineers COE in Houston on a hybrid schedule. The role provides technical leadership, oversees design practices and licensed projects in cryogenic gas processing, and collaborates with senior management to deliver innovative, safe solutions.

You will guide cross-functional teams through project inception to start-up, advancing process improvements while leveraging UniSim simulations and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (e.g., chemical engineering).
• 6+ years of chemical engineering experience.
• Strong leadership and technical expertise.
• Ability to own drive initiatives and engage stakeholders.
• Solutions-oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication and time management.
• Experience with product development and process improvement.
• Proficient in UniSim process simulation software.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for cryogenic gas processing projects.
• Support design, development, and implementation of licensed projects with senior teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive new projects and improvements.
• Own and manage key initiatives, ensuring positive outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise

Initiative ownership

Stakeholder engagement

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Time management

Process development

UniSim proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

UniSim

Job description

Job Description

The Lead Chemical Engineer role within Ortloff Engineers COE is a mid-level position which supports the development, innovation, commercialization, and project execution of the various Ortloff cryogenic natural gas processing technologies. Engineers within Ortloff Engineers COE have the opportunity to support the full value chain of Ortloff cryogenic gas processing technologies from project inception to unit start-up. The Lead Chemical Engineer will support the development and improvement of design practices, tools, and infrastructure for these technologies to ensure the technologies are competitively positioned in the marketplace. The Lead Chemical Engineer is expected to provide technical leadership and oversight within their role while still working closely with senior-level engineers and management to ensure positive outcomes for licensed projects and key initiatives.

This position reports to the Fellow ESE Engineering on a Hybrid work schedule. Note: New Hires may need to work 100% onsite Monday - Friday for the first 90 days

Responsibilities

• Support Ortloff Cryogenic Gas Processing Technologies Areas: NGL/LPG Recovery, Nitrogen Rejection, Cryogenic Heavy-hydrocarbon Removal, CO2 Fractionation, and ssLNG.
• Provide technical leadership, engineering support, and expertise to the Ortloff Engineering COE cryogenic gas processing product line.
• Support the design, development, and implementation of licensed projects while working closely with senior-level engineering and management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive new projects, product development and improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics.
• 6+ years of experience in chemical engineering.
• Strong leadership and technical expertise in chemical engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to own, manage, and drive key initiatives & projects to create positive outcomes.
• Ability to recognize and engage key stakeholders appropriately to assist in creating positive outcomes.
• Solutions-oriented with strong problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Experience in product development and process improvement.
• Self-driven, coachable, and a desire to grow / improve as a practicing engineer and technical leader.
• Proficiency of process simulation software, primarily Honeywell's UniSim software.

We Value

• Advanced engineering degrees in Chemical Engineering
• 15+ years of experience in chemical engineering and 10+ years of Gas Processing Experience.
• Experience in cryogenic gas processing, particularly NGL/LPG Recovery
• Experience in process licensing business model.
• Deep awareness of and capable of managing key stakeholders/relationships as an individual contributor.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects / key initiatives.
• Experience with plant startup and unit operation.
• Ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Passion for safety, sustainability, and compliance.

Benefits of Working at Honeywell

In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. Learn more (https://benefits.honeywell.com/)

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: October 20, 2026

About Honeywell

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world's most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector's transition from automation to autonomy. Learn more (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en)

The Business Unit

Over the last century, Honeywell Technologies UOP's engineers and chemists have shaped the refining, petrochemical, and gas processing industries by turning laboratory science into industrial reality. Our process technologies, equipment, and lifecycle solutions are helping customers generate the most value from every drop of oil, every cubic foot of natural gas, and every ton of coal. And through connected software, UOP is helping customers become more efficient and profitable through digital tools that ensure plants are running at the peak of their capability. UOP is a leading international supplier and licensor of process technology, catalysts, adsorbents, equipment, digital services, and consulting services to the petroleum refining, petrochemical, and gas processing industries. UOP also specializes in a full range of ready-now, sustainable technologies including renewable fuels (sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel), blue and green hydrogen, carbon capture, long duration energy storage, and advanced plastics recycling enabling the circularity economy.

U.S. Person Requirements

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.

The annual base salary range for this position is $146,000 - $182,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Honeywell considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.

About Us

Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world's most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector's transition from automation to autonomy.

Required Skills

• Communicates With Ownership And Accountability
• Cryogenic Gas Processing Technologies (NGL Rec, NRU, HHR, LNG)
• Cryogenic Plant Operations
• Organization & Time Management
• Process Design
• Process Engineering Concepts
• Unisim Simulation