Chemical Engineer Jobs

Efficiently transport and transform chemicals for manufacturing purposes

Design and implement safety practices

Troubleshoot and design manufacturing processes

Work Environment: Lab-based mainly, also work with many different chemicals

Opportunities for advancement

The primary avenue for maximizing growth is to advance as a chemical engineer to a managerial position, where one oversees a team of engineers and technicians. Managerial roles can potentially yield earnings of up to $174,650. Crucial requirements for such advancements include obtaining a master's degree and gaining extensive experience working under the guidance of an experienced chemical engineer.

Qualifications

• To acquire a professional engineering license, individuals are required to possess a bachelor's degree, gain four years of experience working under the supervision of a licensed engineer, and successfully pass two competency exams. A Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering can be obtained from a four-year university, provided they offer the major. While graduate degrees are not obligatory, they present opportunities for career growth, which will be discussed later. The entire process typically takes a minimum of eight years.

Salary

Average Chemical Engineer for NC-- $99,500/$105,700

Highest Salary-- $189,400

Average National Salary-- $51,480

Benefits:

Health Insurance

Paid Leave

Retirement

Aptitudes and values

Integrity

Perseverance

Responsibility

Strong Work Ethic

Strong STEM foundation

Teamwork Skills

Relation to Chemistry

Thermochemistry:

In order to design reactors that account for potential risks and hazards, chemical engineers need to accurately measure the heat released during a reaction.

Kinetics:

Chemical engineering revolves around identifying the most optimal approach to process or convert substances. By utilizing kinetics, chemical engineers assess the rate, steps, and overall efficiency of a chemical process.

Intermolecular Forces/Lab Work

Chemical engineers engage in iterative experimentation to simulate reactions occurring within a reactor. When dealing with the development of novel solutions, gases, and solids, they employ techniques such as filtration, chromatography, and distillation to effectively separate and collect the desired substances.