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CAREER
Chemical Engineers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$108,540
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+4.4% (slower than the average)
Most Common Level of Education
Bachelor's degree
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Chemical Engineers Do
Design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper, and pulp, by applying principles and technology of chemistry, physics, and engineering.
Other Job Titles Chemical Engineers May Have
Chemical Engineer, Development Engineer, Engineer, Engineering Scientist, Process Control Engineer, Process Engineer, Project Engineer, Refinery Process Engineer, Research Chemical Engineer, Scientist
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
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Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Monitor and analyze data from processes and experiments.
- Develop safety procedures to be employed by workers operating equipment or working in close proximity to ongoing chemical reactions.
- Develop processes to separate components of liquids or gases or generate electrical currents, using controlled chemical processes.
- Troubleshoot problems with chemical manufacturing processes.
- Evaluate chemical equipment and processes to identify ways to optimize performance or to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Chemical Engineers
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (62%)
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctoral or professional degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
Bachelor
Chemical Engineering
Graduate
Business Administration and Management, General
Suggested Path
Bachelor
Chemical Engineering
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
Try getting summer jobs. You learn real world experience about responsibility, dead lines and punctuality.
Be diligent in building your portfolio/resume. Get as much practical experience as you can to diversify yourself and add to your skill set.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
College Students
Be confident and personable. Try not to be nervous.
Talk to your professors about the research they are doing. Be aware of current trends and knowledge coming out of the industry so you can stay ahead of the game. Join as many clubs as you can and network.
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