Lead Chemical Engineer

As a Lead Chemical Engineer at Honeywell you will play a critical role in leading and driving chemical engineering excellence within the company providing technical leadership expertise and guidance in the design development and implementation of chemical processes and solutions.

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

KEY 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.

YOU MUST HAVE

Bachelors 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 Honeywells 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 ( 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 worlds 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 50000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sectors transition from automation to autonomy. Learn more ( BUSINESS UNIT
Over the last century Honeywell Technologies UOPs engineers and chemists have shaped the refining petrochemical and gas processing industries by turning laboratory science into industrial reality. Our process technologies equipment andlifecycle 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. Honeywell Technologies 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. Learn more about inclusion and diversity ( 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 $146000 - $182000. 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 candidates work experience education and training key skills as well as market and business considerations.