Chemical Engineering

What is Chemical Engineering?	Related Careers
Related Skills	Job & Internship Search Links
Career Planning Links	Professional Association Links
Miscellaneous Links	OSU School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering

What is Chemical Engineering?

According to the School of Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering, "Chemical engineering is the study and modeling of systems where heat and fluid flow are coupled with chemical reactions. Examples of systems are the human body, ground water, the atmosphere, the ocean, and chemical reactors. Natural systems are measured and modeled in order to understand present and future behavior. Man-made systems are specifically designed to convert raw materials into more useful products.

"Making useful products requires using mathematics and science to plan, develop, design, operate, and improve processes. Some processes are micro-scale, as in computer chip manufacturing, and some are large-scale, as in petroleum refining. Typical products from these processes include computer chips, solar cells, batteries, pharmaceuticals, plastics, synthetic fibers, composite materials, pulp and paper, and consumer products ranging from detergents to cosmetics. Chemical engineers find employment in large high-tech companies, environmental consulting firms, large commodity companies and small software companies. Employment prospects for graduates in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest are strong."

Related Careers

Agricultural Chemical Manufacturer	Material Engineer
Assembly Line Specialist	Materials Scientist
Biochemist	Mathematician
Chemical Engineer	Metals Fabricator
Chemical Kinetics Specialsit	Molecular Biologist
Chemical Reactor Designer	Molecular Biotechnologist
Chemist	Momentum & Heat Transfer Scientist
Clinical Laboratory Scientist	Organic Chemist
Cosmetic Scientist	Petroleu Engineer
Detergent Manufacturer	Pharmaceutical Scientist
Electrochemist	Pharmacist
Engineering Technologist	Physical Chemist
Environmental Engineer	Physiciast
Environmental Firm Consultant	Plastics Laboratory Technician
Factory Consultant	Plastics Manufacturer
Food Processor	Professor
Forensic Chemist	Technical Writer
Forensic Scientist	Thermodynamics Engineer
Industrial Production Manager	Writer/Editor

Related Skills

Analytical Skills	Drive to Solve Complex Problems	Strong Chemistry Background
Background in Engineering Principles	Independent	Task Oriented
Communication Skills (Oral & Written)	Organization Skills	Team Player

Job & Internship Search Links

USAJobs.gov - check out the Students and Recent Grads section and the Federal Jobs by College Major for a listing of job titles related to your major.

The Fulcrum International - Search jobs and post resumes for architecture, engineering, and construction positions.

Society of Women Engineers - Provides no-cost membership and job listings, with job information from corporate recruiters forwarded by e-mail.

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EngineerWeb.com

Engineering Jobs.Com

Jobs for Chemical Engineers

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Graduating Engineer & Computer Careers

Food Management Search

PhD Jobs

Career Planning Links

Occupational Outlook Handbook - The following links also provide a summary of the career, what they do, the work environment, how to become one, the job outlook, similar occupations and contacts for more information.

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