Chemical Engineers
O*NET Code: 17-2041.00
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Absorption and Adsorption EngineerBlending CoordinatorChemical Design Process EngineerChemical EngineerChemical Process EngineerChemical Research EngineerChemical Test EngineerControls EngineerDevelopment EngineerEngineerEngineering ScientistExplosives EngineerFuel EngineerGas Combustion EngineerLubricating EngineerOxidation EngineerPharmaceutical Process EngineerPlant EngineerPlastics EngineerPolymerization Engineer
⚡ Skills (20)
Science4/100
Critical Thinking4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Complex Problem Solving4/100
Active Learning4/100
Judgment and Decision Making4/100
Systems Analysis4/100
Systems Evaluation4/100
Mathematics4/100
Operations Analysis4/100
+ 10 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (60)
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥C
Development environment software
🔥C++
Object or component oriented development software
🔥Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Microsoft Access
Data base user interface and query software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft PowerPoint
Presentation software
🔥Microsoft Project
Project management software
🔥Microsoft Visio
Process mapping and design software
🔥Microsoft Visual Basic
Development environment software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥R
Object or component oriented development software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
🔥Structured query language SQL
Data base user interface and query software
🔥The MathWorks MATLAB
Analytical or scientific software
0Absorption process simulation software
Analytical or scientific software
0Applied Flow Technology AFT Arrow
Analytical or scientific software
0Applied Flow Technology AFT Fathom
Analytical or scientific software
0AspenTech aspenONE
Analytical or scientific software
0CD-adapco STAR-CAD
Computer aided design CAD software
0Cerebro CerebroMix
Analytical or scientific software
0ChemicaLogic SteamTab
Analytical or scientific software
0Chempute Software ChemDraw
Graphics or photo imaging software
0Chempute Software E-Notebook
Data base user interface and query software
0Chempute Software Engineer's Aide SINET
Analytical or scientific software
0Chempute Software EstPro
Financial analysis software
0Chempute Software SuperPro Designer
Analytical or scientific software
0Chempute Software VisiMix
Analytical or scientific software
0Chemstations CHEMCAD
Analytical or scientific software
0Computer aided design CAD software
Computer aided design CAD software
0Computer aided design and drafting CADD software
Computer aided design CAD software
0Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
Computer aided manufacturing CAM software
0Control Station ENGINEER
Analytical or scientific software
0Dassault Systemes CATIA
Computer aided design CAD software
0Desktop publishing software
Desktop publishing software
0EPCON International CHEMPRO Engineering Suite
Analytical or scientific software
0EPCON International SYSTEM 7 Process Explorer
Analytical or scientific software
0EPCON International SiNET
Analytical or scientific software
0G&P Engineering Software EngVert
Analytical or scientific software
0G&P Engineering Software PhysProps
Data base user interface and query software
0G&P Engineering Software PipeDrop
Analytical or scientific software
0GE Fanuc Proficy Machine Edition
Industrial control software
0Laboratory information management system LIMS
Analytical or scientific software
0Madison Technical Software Chempak Plus
Analytical or scientific software
0Madison Technical Software Enviropak
Analytical or scientific software
0Madison Technical Software Steampak
Analytical or scientific software
0Microsoft Exchange
Electronic mail software
0Microsoft Visual C# .NET
Object or component oriented development software
0Minitab
Analytical or scientific software
0National Instruments LabVIEW
Development environment software
0PTC Creo Parametric
Computer aided design CAD software
0Presentation software
Presentation software
0Prode PD-Plus
Analytical or scientific software
0Relational database software
Data base user interface and query software
0SoftLab PHEdesign
Analytical or scientific software
0Spreadsheet software
Spreadsheet software
0Statistical software
Analytical or scientific software
0Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
Industrial control software
0Thermal Analysis Systems The Energy Analyst
Analytical or scientific software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Industrial Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Manufacturing Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Materials Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Mechanical Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Nuclear Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Petroleum Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Mechatronics Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep
Nanosystems Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 5 - Extensive Prep(↑1 level)
📊 Skills Comparison
Chemical Engineers → Petroleum Engineers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (85% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (17)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 3Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Systems Analysis
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Systems Evaluation
Current: 4Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 4Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 4
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 4
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 4
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Science
Current: 4Target: 3
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