Chemical Engineer Jobs in Tennessee
Chemical Engineer jobs in Tennessee are in steady demand, concentrated in chemical manufacturing, polymers and plastics processing, food and beverage production, and the energy sector, with openings at every level from entry-level process engineers through senior principal roles. Nashville, Knoxville, and Memphis anchor the largest share of hiring, and established employers such as Eastman Chemical Company in Kingsport, Dow, and Bridgestone Americas maintain a consistent presence in the state. Specialty areas seeing the most consistent openings include process engineering, environmental compliance, and polymer chemistry. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Nuclear Fuel Services (NFS) is a division of BWX Technologies. At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, BWXT is a Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.
Engineer 4 - (Facilities Support Eng) (Chemical Engineer)
Position Overview:
Under the general supervision of the manager, has technical responsibility for manufacturing, quality control, or subcontractor processes that must yield acceptable product. May supervise other engineers and technicians engaged in mutual technical work. Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments. Makes decisions to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate work. Requires the use of advanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts, and practices of the field and related sciences. Supervision and guidance related largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
Location:
On-site in Erwin, Tennessee.
Your Day to Day as an Engineer 4:
- Plans, develops, and coordinates a large and important engineering project or a number of small projects.
- Performs complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures.
- May develop and evaluate plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities to be carried out by others.
- Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, equipment or quality control systems.
- Organizes own work and that of other engineers and technicians who may be assigned as assistants on projects.
- Estimates personnel needs and schedules and assigns work to meet completion dates.
- Provides the technical expertise necessary for making mature and sound engineering or quality control judgments.
- Anticipates and resolves unprecedented engineering problems.
- Provides periodic written reports outlining work to date, problems encountered, and solutions found to be effective.
- Provides the necessary interface between departments to resolve problems affecting assigned projects.
- Performs assigned work in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy.
- Assists in the training of new engineering personnel.
- Responsible for process ventilation systems and equipment, such as scrubbers, fans, ducts, filters, and associated sensors and control systems.
- Calculates and/or measures technical data such as differential pressures, air and liquid flow, and vibration.
- Completes and maintains appropriate documentation, set point analysis, calculations, and drawings.
- Selects and references relevant published standards and specifications. Supports continuous improvement by developing internal standards, procedures, and specifications.
- Maintains a safety-focused and teamwork-oriented environment.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information in writing and verbally.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a multifunctional team.
- Performance of Engineering Design Authority role with responsibility of approving plant modifications and ownership of the technical design requirements for plant.
- Experience in plant systems and processes in nuclear facility.
- Knowledge/experience in reviewing design documents as it relates to configuration control/management of change for physical plant modifications.
- Familiarity with ANSI/DOE standards for Configuration Management of Nuclear Facilities.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.
- Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.
Required Qualifications
B. S. - Engineering
Seven years' engineering experience since B. S. degree (six years with M.S. degree)
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
- Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
- Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
- An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
- The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!
Pay: $99,410 - $157,000
The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $99,410 and $157,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.
As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.
BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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Nuclear Fuel Services (NFS) is a division of BWX Technologies. At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, BWXT is a Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.
Engineer 4 - (Facilities Support Eng) (Chemical Engineer)
Position Overview:
Under the general supervision of the manager, has technical responsibility for manufacturing, quality control, or subcontractor processes that must yield acceptable product. May supervise other engineers and technicians engaged in mutual technical work. Applies intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments. Makes decisions to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate work. Requires the use of advanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts, and practices of the field and related sciences. Supervision and guidance related largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
Location:
On-site in Erwin, Tennessee.
Your Day to Day as an Engineer 4:
- Plans, develops, and coordinates a large and important engineering project or a number of small projects.
- Performs complex or novel assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures.
- May develop and evaluate plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities to be carried out by others.
- Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, equipment or quality control systems.
- Organizes own work and that of other engineers and technicians who may be assigned as assistants on projects.
- Estimates personnel needs and schedules and assigns work to meet completion dates.
- Provides the technical expertise necessary for making mature and sound engineering or quality control judgments.
- Anticipates and resolves unprecedented engineering problems.
- Provides periodic written reports outlining work to date, problems encountered, and solutions found to be effective.
- Provides the necessary interface between departments to resolve problems affecting assigned projects.
- Performs assigned work in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy.
- Assists in the training of new engineering personnel.
- Responsible for process ventilation systems and equipment, such as scrubbers, fans, ducts, filters, and associated sensors and control systems.
- Calculates and/or measures technical data such as differential pressures, air and liquid flow, and vibration.
- Completes and maintains appropriate documentation, set point analysis, calculations, and drawings.
- Selects and references relevant published standards and specifications. Supports continuous improvement by developing internal standards, procedures, and specifications.
- Maintains a safety-focused and teamwork-oriented environment.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Ability to effectively communicate complex technical information in writing and verbally.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a multifunctional team.
- Performance of Engineering Design Authority role with responsibility of approving plant modifications and ownership of the technical design requirements for plant.
- Experience in plant systems and processes in nuclear facility.
- Knowledge/experience in reviewing design documents as it relates to configuration control/management of change for physical plant modifications.
- Familiarity with ANSI/DOE standards for Configuration Management of Nuclear Facilities.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance.
- Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.
Required Qualifications
B. S. - Engineering
Seven years' engineering experience since B. S. degree (six years with M.S. degree)
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
- Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
- Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
- An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
- The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
- Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!
Pay: $99,410 - $157,000
The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $99,410 and $157,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.
As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.
BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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The qualifications that appear most often in chemical engineer jobs across Tennessee.
- Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline required
- Professional Engineer license from the Tennessee State Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners preferred for senior roles
- Hands-on experience with process simulation software such as Aspen Plus or HYSYS
- Familiarity with Tennessee environmental regulations and EPA compliance reporting standards
- Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement, yield optimization, or scale-up projects
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and regulatory documentation
Chemical Engineer Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a chemical engineer in Tennessee?
Becoming a chemical engineer in Tennessee starts with earning a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from an ABET-accredited program. For roles requiring a Professional Engineer license, you register with the Tennessee State Board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners, pass the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, accumulate qualifying work experience, and then sit for the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam. Many industry positions in manufacturing and production hire without a PE license, but obtaining one broadens your advancement options significantly.
Which companies hire chemical engineers in Tennessee?
Employers hiring chemical engineers in Tennessee right now include Parsons, Chemours, and Elite Medical, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Tennessee's concentration of chemical manufacturing, polymer production, and advanced materials companies means demand for chemical engineers is distributed across both large multinationals and mid-size specialty producers throughout the state.
Which Tennessee cities have the most chemical engineer jobs?
Kingsport, Oak Ridge, and Erwin have the most chemical engineer openings in Tennessee. Nashville's broad manufacturing and healthcare-adjacent industries drive the metro's volume, Knoxville benefits from proximity to Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the chemical and materials sector anchored along the I-75 corridor, and Kingsport and Johnson City attract significant hiring through Eastman Chemical Company, one of the largest chemical employers headquartered in the state.
How can I get hired as a chemical engineer in Tennessee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a co-op or internship completed before graduation, ideally with a Tennessee manufacturer such as Eastman Chemical, which runs structured co-op programs through regional engineering schools including the University of Tennessee and Tennessee Technological University. New graduates without that experience should target process technician or engineering associate roles at chemical or polymer plants, where on-the-job training bridges into full engineer positions. Passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam and completing OSHA process safety coursework gives entry-level candidates a concrete edge in screening.
Where can I find and apply to chemical engineer jobs in Tennessee?
You can find and apply to chemical engineer jobs in Tennessee on Migrate Mate, which lists current Tennessee openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialization, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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