Career Details

Chemical Engineers

Design processes and equipment for large-scale manufacturing, plan and test methods of manufacturing products and treating byproducts, and supervise production.

What You’ll Do

Develop safety procedures for those working with potentially dangerous chemicals
Develop processes to separate components of liquids and gases or to generate electrical currents using controlled chemical processes
Do tests and monitor performance of processes throughout production
Evaluate equipment and processes to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations

Abilities You’ll Need

Attention Span,Categorization,Comparison,Comprehension,Dependability,Good Communications,Mathematical Reasoning,Originality,Problem Recognition,Problem Solving,Reasoning

Knowledge You’ll Gain

Administration and Management,Chemistry,Computers and Electronics,Design,Education and Training,Engineering and Technology,Mathematics,Mechanical,Physics,Production and Processing,Public Safety and Security

What You’ll Earn

Average: $77,980.00

Range

High: $116,590.00

Low : $52,610.00

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Education Needed

4-year Bachelors Degree

Skills

Communication,Computers,Critical Thinking,Dependability,Math Skills,Monitoring,Problem Solving,Systems Evaluation,Teamwork,Time Management

Technology

C++,Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software,Computers,Microsoft Office Software