Also called: Chemical Engineer, Engineer, Process Engineer, Scientist
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.
Engineering and Technology
Math and Science
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
Arts and Humanities
Basic Skills
Problem Solving
People and Technology Systems
Ideas and Logic
Math
Verbal
Visual Understanding
Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Analytical or scientific software
Presentation software
Computer aided design CAD software
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