Chemical Engineer

By sasha santos

Education/Training
They study
technology,
chemistry, physics,
processing analysis
Chemical Engineers
thermodynamics.
work in fields such
They need a
bachelors degree in as energy production
chemical engineering. and the manufacture
of food, clothing or
electronics, some
work in the health
care industry.

Job Skills, Talents and

experience
Many engineers
Critical Thinking
Complex problem
solving
Judgement and Decision
making
System Analysis
Time management
Social perceptiveness
Technology Design

intern as a
requirement of their
degree in a four
year university

Earnings
In the U.S.A the salary
range for a chemical
engineer is any where
from $52k - $123k a
year
The average is $78k
In Reno the average
salary is $69,768

Factors that affect

the salary range are
location, education,
years of experience,
as well as
performance

Benefits/ Health factors

$15k from bonuses
and $10k from profit
sharing.
Full dental and vision
plans

Health Factors,
they can be
exposed to safety
hazards when
handling certain
chemicals and
plant equipment

Employment
Employment of
chemical Engineers is
projected to grow 4%
from 2012 to 2022

Typical Day
45-50 hours a week
in a plant of refinery
environment.
Working with
dangerous chemicals
and substances

Aptitude
I am not suited for this career. I
dont think I could do the hours.
The time and precision seems
scary. Id be always second
guessing myself.

Conclusion
I learned that chemical
engineers are an extremely
complex math based career, that
pays very well. I dont think this
would be a good career for me. I
would like to know how they
impact everyday life for ordinary
people.