Occupation Details
Chemical Engineers
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.
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Realistic
Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
Investigative
Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
Work Values
Achievement
Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
Recognition
Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.
Independence
Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
Salary & Job Outlook
Starting Salary
$63,150.00
New York StateMedian Salary
$103,080.00
New York StateExperienced Salary
$134,830.00
New York StateNational Average for Comparison
New York State Job Market Outlook
Jobs Right Now (2018)
780
professionals in NYFuture Job Growth (2030)
900
+12 jobs/yearNew Jobs Every Year
60
new opportunities yearlyGrowth Rate
0.2%
projected increasePreparation: Experience, Training, and Education
The list below outlines the prior educational experience required to perform in this occupation.
Degree Needed - Four-year college
Experience Requirements
A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Education Requirements
Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Training Details
Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
Transferrable Skills and Experience
Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, conservation scientists, art directors, and cost estimators.
School Programs
The following lists school programs which are applicable to this occupation.
Licensing & Certification
New York State requires workers in this occupation to hold a license or certification.
Professional Engineer
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The list below includes the skills required by workers in this occupation; skills are what allow you to learn more quickly and improve your performance.
Science
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Complex Problem Solving
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Skill level is measured on a seven point scale, where one means 'some competence required for this occupation' and seven means 'a high level of expertise required for this occupation'.
Knowledge
The list below includes knowledge items, the principles and facts required by this occupation.
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Knowledge level is measured on a seven point scale, where one means 'some competence required for this occupation' and seven means 'a high level of expertise required for this occupation'.
Work Environment
The list below includes the physical and social factors that influence the nature of work in this occupation.
Hover over or tap each factor to see its description.
Work Styles
Included in the list below are the personal work style characteristics that can affect how well a worker is likely to perform in this occupation.
Achievement/Effort
Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
Adaptability/Flexibility
Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
Analytical Thinking
Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
Cooperation
Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Dependability
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Initiative
Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
Innovation
Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
Integrity
Job requires being honest and ethical.
Persistence
Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
Tools & Technology
This list below describes the machines, equipment, tools, software, and information technology that workers in this occupation will use.
Tools
- Agitators
- Atomic force microscopes
- Benchtop centrifuges
- Benchtop mixers
- Catalytic reactors
- Chromatographic scanning equipment
- Distillation columns
- Distillation systems
- Filtration systems
- Gas absorbers
- Heat exchangers
- Laboratory evaporaters
- Lyophilizers
- Mass spectrometers
- Mixing tanks
- Personal computers
- Personal digital assistants PDA
- Plate filter presses
- Powder mixing equipment
- Programmable logic controllers PLC
- Safety goggles
- Sludge dryers
- Surface analysis spectroscopes
- Vacuum pumps
- Vial handling systems
Technology
- AspenTech aspenONE
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- C
- C++
- CD-adapco STAR-CAD
- ChemicaLogic SteamTab
- Chempute Software ChemDraw
- Chempute Software E-Notebook
- Chempute Software Engineer's Aide SINET
- Chempute Software EstPro
- Chemstations CHEMCAD
- Computer aided design and drafting CADD software
- Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
- Control Station ENGINEER
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
- Desktop publishing software
Duties
Duties are job behaviors describing activities that occur on multiple jobs. The generalized and detailed work activities described in the list below apply to this occupation.
- test equipment as part of engineering projects or processes
- prepare reports
- prepare technical reports or related documentation
- communicate technical information
- confer with scientists
- direct personnel in support of engineering activities
- delegate authority for engineering activities
- develop safety regulations
- write business project or bid proposals
- develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
- develop plans for programs or projects
- draw prototypes, plans, or maps to scale
- write product performance requirements
- calculate engineering specifications
- work as a team member
- direct and coordinate scientific research or investigative studies
- coordinate engineering project activities
- direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
- direct implementation of new procedures, policies, or programs
- advise clients or customers
- advise clients regarding engineering problems
- lead teams in engineering projects
- plan production processes
- plan testing of engineering methods
- plan construction of structures or facilities
- plan scientific research or investigative studies
- explain complex mathematical information
- estimate cost for engineering projects
- estimate time needed for project
- estimate production costs
- understand engineering data or reports
- understand properties of gases or liquids
- adhere to safety procedures
- inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance
- examine engineering documents for completeness or accuracy
- design control systems
- design engineered systems
- design machines
- design manufacturing processes or methods
- develop new chemical processing techniques or formulas
- create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts
- develop mathematical simulation models
- confer with research personnel
- confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel
- use chemical testing or analysis procedures
- use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques
- use chemical processing emergency procedures
- use government regulations
- use hazardous materials information
- use hazardous disposal techniques
- use pollution control techniques
- use research methodology procedures within manufacturing or commerce
- use scientific research methodology
- follow safe waste disposal procedures
- use technical information in manufacturing or industrial activities
- use technical regulations for engineering problems
- follow manufacturing methods or techniques
- use knowledge of investigation techniques
- use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
- use project management techniques
- use quantitative research methods
- use intuitive judgment for engineering analyses
- resolve engineering or science problems
- use computer aided drafting or design software for design, drafting, modeling, or other engineering tasks
- use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
- use relational database software
- use spreadsheet software
- use word processing or desktop publishing software
- develop or maintain databases
- collect scientific or technical data
- read technical drawings
- analyze engineering design problems
- analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
- analyze chemical experimental, test, or analysis data or findings
- conduct laboratory research or experiments
- conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses
- conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
- evaluate costs of engineering projects
- evaluate engineering data
- evaluate manufacturing or processing systems
- provide analytical assessment of engineering data
- analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications
- analyze project proposal to determine feasibility, cost, or time
- analyze test data
- analyze engineering test data
- compile numerical or statistical data
- develop tables depicting data
Tasks
The list below outlines specific tasks that a worker in this occupation is called upon to do regularly.
- 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.
- Perform laboratory studies of steps in manufacture of new products and test proposed processes in small-scale operation, such as a pilot plant.
- Conduct research to develop new and improved chemical manufacturing processes.
- Prepare estimate of production costs and production progress reports for management.
- Design measurement and control systems for chemical plants based on data collected in laboratory experiments and in pilot plant operations.
- Determine most effective arrangement of operations such as mixing, crushing, heat transfer, distillation, and drying.
- Direct activities of workers who operate or are engaged in constructing and improving absorption, evaporation, or electromagnetic equipment.
- Perform tests and monitor performance of processes throughout stages of production to determine degree of control over variables such as temperature, density, specific gravity, and pressure.
- Design and plan layout of equipment.
Learning Resources
More information on this occupation may be found in the links provided below.
American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
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