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| Chemical Engineer | The duties of chemical engineers are to solve chemical problems while using the principles of chemistry and engineering. They are between science and manufacturing. They are between science and manufacturing. They are engaged in such manufacturing industries as electronics, photographic equipment, clothing, pulp and paper. Other spheres of their work are healthcare, biotechnology and business services.
Chemical engineers’s work is connected with such fields as chemistry, physics, mathematics, mechanical and electrical engineering. The sphere of their work is also a single chemical process, such as oxidation or polymerization. They can specialize in a definite aspect of the field such as materials science, the development of such special products as fertilizers and pesticides, automotive plastics or chorine bleach. They pay attention to the influence of chemical manufacturing on the environment and the safety of workers and customers.
 Chemical engineers apply computer technology in their work, that’s why they should use various computer methods for chemical process analysis. Chemical engineers should be able to work well as part of a team. The ability to communicate in writing and orally is also demanded, because they communicate with many non-engineering specialists in various spheres. Chemical engineers should possess such qualities as being analytical, creative, detail-oriented and inquisitive.
Those, who have bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, get more salary comparing with those, who have master's degree.
Those, who want to obtain entry-level chemical engineering positions, should get a bachelor's degree. Their training contains study in the aerospace specialty, mathematics, science a design course obtained in a computer or laboratory class. They study engineering technology, containing hands-on laboratory courses that make students ready for practical design and production work. Although the graduates of these programs have the possibility to get the same jobs as those, who have a bachelor's degree in engineering, they are not professional engineers. Graduate training is recommended for having faculty positions, many research and development programs in chemical engineering. There is possibility to earn degrees in business administration to enhance their education and have possibilities for the development in career. Many high-level executives in government and business began their development in careers as engineers. Engineers in the United States should get a license. Licensed engineers are called professional engineers (PE). They have a degree from an engineering program that is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), work 4 years at their position and pass a State examination well. Entry-level engineers work under the guidance of experienced engineers and it is quite possible for them to become technical specialists or to be over a staff of engineers and technicians.
Up to 2012 it is expected that the quantity of chemical engineers will grow very little, if grows at all. Such decrease can be explained with decline in employment in the chemical manufacturing industry. Nevertheless, there are companies that research and develop new chemicals. The pharmaceuticals industry such as nonmanufacturing industries known as research and testing services demand chemical engineers.
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