CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

ANDREA SKWERES

PERIOD 1

JOB DESCRIPTION

• They use the principles of chemistry, physics, and math to solve problems in the production and use of chemicals, fuel, drugs, food, and other products.

• Design processes and equipment

• Plan and test methods of manufacturing for products

• Supervise production

REQUIRED TRAINING

• REQUIRED: • Bachelors degree in chemical engineering

• RECOMMENDED: • Masters degree

• Internships with engineering companies.

SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Communication

• Management

• Problem solving

• Decision making

• Time management

• Understanding of math and science

• Operations analysis

TYPICAL WAGES

• Average annual: $96,940• Entry-level wages fresh out of college start at around $67,500• Wages can get as high as $156,980

JOB OUTLOOK

• 4% increase expected between the years 2012 and 2022• Slower than average• Depends on status of current chemical engineers• Retiring, fired, transfer, etc…

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Chemical Society

JOB LISTING

• Company: AECI

• Location: Springfield, MO 65807

• Job description: This position will be an engineering resource for all AECI locations in addressing technical issues and technical planning for future projects. This person will serve as the subject matter expert over all chemical processes and lead the development and maintenance of AECI’s water chemistry programs and lead program documentation to ensure programs and practices are best in class. Water programs will include but not limited to waste water, water projects, and boiler/HRSG water chemistry. This person will also provide engineering support for process control aspects of plant systems containing various substances: water, steam, ammonia, glycol, hydrogen, various treatment chemicals, etc. Other responsibilities will include inspecting, evaluating and analyzing various systems to determine their corrosion levels and failure mechanisms. This person will have fleet-wide responsibilities and will support interactions with many organizational stakeholders.

• Educational Requirements: Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering.

• Preferred experience/skills: Prior utility experience, knowledge of chemical engineering concepts, attention to detail , manage project tasks and deadlines., verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills, and organizational skills.

WORKS CITED

• https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/careers/architecture-engineeringand-drafting-chemical-engineers

• http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/chemical-engineers.htm

• http://job-descriptions.careerplanner.com/Chemical-Engineers-3.cfm

• http://www.mtu.edu/engineering/outreach/welcome/salary/

• http://jobview.monster.com/Chemical-Engineer-Job-Springfield-MO-US-157203334.aspx?mescoid=1700165001001

• http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes172041.htm

• http://study.com/articles/Engineer_-_Chemical_Educational_Requirements_for_Entering_the_Field_of_Chemical_Engineering.html