What is a chemical engineer?
Right now you’re probably touching something that was created by a chemical engineer. Plastics, detergents, cement and paper are all products of chemical engineering. They work with processing plants that turn raw materials, like oil, into finished products, like gasoline. The world may only be getting around on foot without the help of chemical engineers!

How much education do you need?
Most chemical engineer careers require a bachelor’s degree.

Does this career fit your personality type?
This career is great for investigative and realistic types.

SKILLS YOU NEED

Science These talented scientists use physics, chemistry and even economics to create things you need to get around and get stuff done. Math Chemical engineers need algebra, geometry, trig, calculus and statistics to figure out new ways of doing and creating things. Brain Power Think, think, think! This career requires lots of research, testing and analysis to find the best chemical processes. Creativity Chemical engineers need creativity to solve tricky problems and come up with designs for chemical plant equipment. Writing Good writing skills are essential to communicating safety procedures, design ideas and plans to peers. Time Mastery Time is ticking! In this career it’s important to keep new ideas moving forward so new products and processes can be made.

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