Principal Chemical Engineer

Honeywell International, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 156,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package (M, D,V

401(k) match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Honeywell International Inc. is seeking a Principal Chemical Engineer with an innovation focus in Houston, TX.

The role leads development and commercialization of Ortloff cryogenic gas processing technologies, guiding projects from inception to start-up and strengthening technical bench strength across the portfolio. The candidate will mentor junior engineers, drive technology differentiation, and collaborate with sales and business teams to pursue growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 15 years of process and/or process design engineering experience in natural gas processing.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with NGL/LPG Recovery Turbo-Expander processing units.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight for development, innovation, commercialization, and project execution of Ortloff cryogenic gas processing technologies.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers while leading key projects and engineering plans.
• Provide leadership in technology innovation and issue resolution.
• Drive maintenance and improvement of engineering infrastructure and tools.
• Plan and communicate project technical requirements to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

UniSim

Job description

PRINCIPAL CHEMICAL ENGINEER – INNOVATION FOCUS

(Ortloff Engineers COE)

The Principal Process Engineer is a senior-level position responsible for providing technical leadership in the development, innovation, commercialization, and project execution of Ortloff cryogenic natural gas processing technologies, with a primary focus on technology development, innovation, and commercialization.

This role supports the full value chain of Ortloff cryogenic gas processing technologies from project inception through unit start-up. The Principal Process Engineer will develop and improve design practices, tools, and infrastructure to ensure these technologies remain competitively positioned in the marketplace.

The Principal Process Engineer will contribute to new business development through technology differentiation and innovation while supporting sales and business teams in identifying and pursuing growth opportunities. This individual will work closely with Technology Specialists and play a critical role in developing technical bench strength across the technology portfolio to ensure sufficient expertise is available to support future project demand.

Supported Ortloff Cryogenic Gas Processing Technology Areas:

• NGL/LPG Recovery
• Nitrogen Rejection
• Cryogenic Heavy-Hydrocarbon Removal
• CO2 Fractionation
• ssLNG

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide technical oversight for the development, innovation, commercialization, and project execution of Ortloff cryogenic gas processing technologies.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers while maintaining responsibility for key projects and engineering plans.
• Provide leadership and oversight in technology innovation and technical issue resolution.
• Drive the maintenance, development, and continuous improvement of engineering infrastructure and tools.
• Plan, organize, and communicate project technical requirements to leadership.

MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 15 years of process and/or process design engineering experience in the natural gas processing industry.
• Minimum 5 years of specific experience with NGL/LPG Recovery Turbo-Expander processing units.

WE VALUE

• Advanced degree in Chemical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 20+ years of gas processing experience.
• 10+ years of cryogenic gas processing experience, particularly in NGL/LPG Recovery.
• Experience working within a process licensing business model.
• Strong stakeholder relationship management skills as an individual contributor.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and strategic initiatives.
• Experience with plant startup and unit operations.
• Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership and technical expertise in chemical engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to own, manage, and drive key initiatives and projects to achieve positive outcomes.
• Experience in product development and process improvement.
• Experience managing and evaluating intellectual property (IP) competitive landscapes.
• Ability to identify, engage, and influence key stakeholders effectively.
• Solutions-oriented with strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Self-driven, coachable, and committed to continuous professional growth as an engineer and technical leader.
• Proficiency with process simulation software, particularly Honeywell UniSim.

ABOUT HONEYWELL

Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ: HON) develops and commercializes technologies that address critical global challenges related to energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and urbanization.

As a leading software-industrial company, Honeywell is committed to delivering advanced technology solutions that improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety across high-growth industrial markets. The company's products and services help create a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world while enhancing quality of life globally.

Learn more:

https://www.honeywell.com/us/en

ABOUT THE BUSINESS UNIT

For more than a century, Honeywell UOP engineers and chemists have transformed laboratory science into industrial solutions for the refining, petrochemical, and gas processing industries.

UOP provides:

• Process Technologies
• Catalysts and Adsorbents
• Equipment Solutions
• Digital Services
• Consulting Services
• Lifecycle Solutions

These solutions help customers maximize value from:

• Crude Oil
• Natural Gas
• Coal

Through connected software and digital technologies, UOP enables customers to operate more efficiently and profitably while maximizing plant performance.

UOP is also a leader in sustainable technologies, including:

• Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
• Renewable Diesel
• Blue Hydrogen
• Green Hydrogen
• Carbon Capture
• Long-Duration Energy Storage
• Advanced Plastics Recycling

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL

With 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. For more information visit: Benefits at Honeywell https://benefits.honeywell.com

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants for employment with Honeywell will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy) disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Learn more (https://www.honeywell.com/us/en/company/inclusion-and-engagement)

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

The annual base salary range for this position in locations where pay transparency disclosures are required, including California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington, is $156000-$196000. 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, geographic location, as well as market and business considerations. Actual compensation offered may vary based on these factors

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 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. Posting Date 10/16/2026

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.