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.
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) | 75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Wage | $68,430 | $84,890 | $108,540 | $136,360 | $168,960 |
| Hourly Wage | $32.90 | $40.81 | $52.18 | $65.56 | $81.23 |
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.
Chemical Engineer, Development Engineer, Engineer, Engineering Scientist, Process Control Engineer, Process Engineer, Project Engineer, Refinery Process Engineer, Research Chemical Engineer, Scientist
| Location | 2020 Employment | 2030 Employment | Percent change | Annual projected job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 26,300 | 28,700 | 9% | 1,800 |
| School | Program Name | Location | Length / Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred University | Ceramic Sciences and Engineering. | Alfred, NY | 4 years: 21 More than 4 years: 1 More than 4 years: 2 |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | Chemical Engineering. | Tempe, AZ | 4 years: 164 More than 4 years: 26 More than 4 years: 8 |
| Auburn University | Chemical Engineering. | Auburn, AL | 4 years: 136 More than 4 years: 15 More than 4 years: 7 |
| Auburn University | Polymer/Plastics Engineering. | Auburn, AL | 4 years: 1 More than 4 years: 0 More than 4 years: 8 |
| Austin Community College District | Chemical Engineering. | Austin, TX | 2 years: 0 |
| Bellevue College | Chemical Engineering. | Bellevue, WA | 2 years: 4 |
| Benedictine College | Chemical Engineering. | Atchison, KS | 4 years: 8 |
| Brigham Young University | Chemical Engineering. | Provo, UT | 4 years: 97 More than 4 years: 4 More than 4 years: 7 |
| Bucknell University | Chemical Engineering. | Lewisburg, PA | 4 years: 18 More than 4 years: 0 |
| California Baptist University | Chemical Engineering. | Riverside, CA | 4 years: 10 |
| Job Title | Company | Location | Date Posted | Federal Contractor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4652 troy CPP | Advance Auto Parts | Troy, Alabama | 10/17/2021 | No |
| Account Manager Downstream Chemicals Detroit, MI | Baker Hughes Holdings LLC | Lansing, Michigan | 10/16/2021 | No |
| Aerosol Scientist | Desert Research Institute | Reno, Nevada | 10/16/2021 | No |
| Application Support Engineer - Senior | Siemens Industry Software Inc. | East Lansing, Michigan | 10/16/2021 | No |
| Area Diagnostic Specialist | Pep Boys | Seattle, Washington | 10/16/2021 | No |
| Assembly A - 2nd Shift | L3Harris | Tempe, Arizona | 10/17/2021 | Yes |
| Asset Quality Engineer Intern, Infrastructure Data Centers | Fremont, California | 10/17/2021 | Yes | |
| Assistant Scientist - Developmental & Regenerative Biology | The Mount Sinai Health System | New York, New York | 10/17/2021 | Yes |
| Assistant/Associate Professor/Full Time Professor of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science (Open Rank/Tenure-Track) | University of Southern California | 10/17/2021 | No | |
| Associate Production Scientist | EMD MILLIPORE | MADISON, Wisconsin | 10/16/2021 | No |
