Junior Chemical Engineer - Remote

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Remote work

Training opportunities

Career development

Supportive virtual team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Chemical Engineer for a fully remote role in South Africa. You’ll collaborate with senior engineers, assist in designing and optimizing chemical processes, and gain exposure to diverse projects from a flexible home office.

Ideal candidates hold a BEng in Chemical Engineering, have 0–3 years of experience, and are eager to learn with strong analytical and communication skills in a virtual team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering is required.
• 0-3 years of experience in chemical engineering, internships, or co-ops.
• Basic understanding of chemical process principles and engineering software.
• Eagerness to learn and develop skills in a remote work setting.
• Good analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
• Effective communication skills, particularly in a virtual environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in design, development, and implementation of chemical processes.
• Support data collection and analysis for process improvements and troubleshooting.
• Prepare technical documentation, drawings, and reports under guidance.
• Learn and apply company safety, environmental compliance, and QA standards remotely.
• Participate in virtual team meetings and contribute to project discussions.
• Gain exposure to various aspects of chemical engineering through project assignments.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Effective communication (virtual)

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic Junior Chemical Engineer to join their team, working entirely remotely . This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain diverse experience in process design, analysis, and support across a range of chemical projects. You will work closely with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams, utilizing digital platforms for collaboration and project execution. This role provides the flexibility of remote work combined with valuable professional development in the chemical engineering field.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in the design, development, and implementation of chemical processes.
• Support data collection and analysis for process improvements and troubleshooting initiatives.
• Prepare technical documentation, drawings, and reports under guidance.
• Learn and apply company standards for safety, environmental compliance, and quality assurance remotely.
• Participate in virtual team meetings and contribute to project discussions and problem-solving sessions.
• Gain exposure to various aspects of chemical engineering through project assignments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.
• 0-3 years of experience in chemical engineering, internships, or relevant co-op programs.
• Basic understanding of chemical process principles and engineering software.
• Eagerness to learn and develop skills in a remote work setting.
• Good analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
• Effective communication skills, particularly in a virtual environment.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary and benefits package.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering excellent flexibility.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers to foster career growth.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A supportive virtual team environment focused on learning and collaboration.