Career in Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering Career
Adam Homan
Saint Paul College
Chemical Engineering Career
For my career path I have chosen to become a chemical engineer. A chemical engineer is considered in my opinion to be a universal engineer, exploring all facets of life. The responsibilities of a chemical engineer can vary but first start with a problem that leads to an idea and then a hypothesis. Following those first steps includes a lot of research involving many check points along the way to ensure the most desirable outcome. A chemical engineer must also engage in a wide array of analyses, which include but are not limited to data, engineering design and test findings. Last and definitely not least is you must be able to display an ability to work with other people not just in your field but in a wide range of other views that may include lectures to your peers as well as the public regarding your research and findings. Most chemical engineers perform their work in an office setting. Trips to field locations are may also occur depending on the research one is performing. Chemical engineers may also work in a plant that can include confined spaces to perform inspections as well as climbing ladders. Some conditions even include creating things that will be used out of this world, such as in space for NASA. Overall this job is very specialized and has many options and is only limited by the imagination one has involving chemistry. All chemical engineers should specialize in chemical reactions particle and molecular levels. A good chemical engineer will also have a great understanding of mathematics and physics. Chemical engineer job demand is according to Bureau of Labor and Statistics is expected to grow 6% from the years 2010 to 2020 which is slow for all occupations. This occupation depends also on the demand on certain products which pertain to this field. Chemical engineers have been migrating or merging with alternative energy, nanotechnology and
Adam Homan
Saint Paul College
Chemical Engineering Career
For my career path I have chosen to become a chemical engineer. A chemical engineer is considered in my opinion to be a universal engineer, exploring all facets of life. The responsibilities of a chemical engineer can vary but first start with a problem that leads to an idea and then a hypothesis. Following those first steps includes a lot of research involving many check points along the way to ensure the most desirable outcome. A chemical engineer must also engage in a wide array of analyses, which include but are not limited to data, engineering design and test findings. Last and definitely not least is you must be able to display an ability to work with other people not just in your field but in a wide range of other views that may include lectures to your peers as well as the public regarding your research and findings. Most chemical engineers perform their work in an office setting. Trips to field locations are may also occur depending on the research one is performing. Chemical engineers may also work in a plant that can include confined spaces to perform inspections as well as climbing ladders. Some conditions even include creating things that will be used out of this world, such as in space for NASA. Overall this job is very specialized and has many options and is only limited by the imagination one has involving chemistry. All chemical engineers should specialize in chemical reactions particle and molecular levels. A good chemical engineer will also have a great understanding of mathematics and physics. Chemical engineer job demand is according to Bureau of Labor and Statistics is expected to grow 6% from the years 2010 to 2020 which is slow for all occupations. This occupation depends also on the demand on certain products which pertain to this field. Chemical engineers have been migrating or merging with alternative energy, nanotechnology and