Chemical Engineer (General)
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.
At a Glance
Chemical Engineer (General). Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Top skills: Operations, Chemical Engineering, Microsoft Office.
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Bachelor's degree
Varies
2
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Chemical Engineers
Median Wage
$121,860/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+2.6%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (20)
Chemical Engineering
Process Improvement
Process Safety
Centrifugation
Cost Reduction
Project Implementation
Office Equipment
Scale (Map)
Laboratory Experience
Experimentation
Downstream Processing
Production Process
Development Testing
Computer Science
Refinery Experience
Business Operations
Engineering Calculations
Office Management
Common Skills (9)
Operations
Microsoft Office
Research
Verbal Communication Skills
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Certifications (1)
Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Card
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