Job Description

Chemical Engineers solve problems related to the development, production and use of chemicals. They often specialize in a particular area such as plastics production, photographic equipment, petroleum refining or pollution control.

Necessary Education

Bachelor's Degree

Helpful High School Courses

Chemistry, Physics, Trigonometry, Calculus, Computer Applications

Working Conditions

• Usually works a standard 40-hour week
• Works in an office, laboratory or industrial plant
• Work can be stressful when deadlines need to be met

Salary Range

• 2003, Delaware average annual salary, $81,230
• 2003, Delaware average hourly wage, $39.05

Career Ladder Information

• Advanced degrees and specialization in a particular area, such as pollution, oxidation or polymerization, and automotive plastics, enhances earning potential

Personal Qualities and Interests

      You are:

• Interested in advanced science and mathematics
• Curious about how things work
• Creative and a problem-solver
• Detail-oriented
• Able to work on a team
• Able to write and speak well

Did you know?

• Engineers must constantly learn about advances in technology.

Additional Information

• Occupational Outlook Handbook:http://www.bls.gov/oco

  
  

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