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Idk why I decided to share some useful information but I wanted to talk about chemical engineering...what do we do, how much we make, and what a typical career path looks like. For those that don't know, I have been a chemical engineer for almost 10 years (
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So...what is a chemical engineer?? Chemical engineers are engineers that design and troubleshoot the production of chemicals, biochemicals, foods, pharmaceuticals, etc. It's our job to optimize processes and make sure things are done safely.
Basically we make sure shit doesn't get too hot, too cold, and from Point A to Point B without harming people or the environment 
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You wanna be a chemical engineer but don't know where to start?? First question you need to ask yourself is...are you comfortable with physics, chemistry, calculus, etc? These subjects will be the core of your curriculum. If you can master those, you'll be just fine LOL!
The beauty about this field IMO is that most positions only require a 4-yr degree. Many chemical engineers go on to get other degrees but they're not necessary. Some get MBAs if they want to go the executive route or they'll get a Masters in ChemE to get a more technical role.
Now to the good stuff! The median salary is $108,770 with a pretty typical job outlook...keyword "MEDIAN." You will start out much lower but your income should double in less than 10 years! Just like any field, you can make more by climbing the ladder. https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/chemical-engineers.htm
There are several roles a chemical engineer can hold.
-Production engineer
-Process engineer
-Operations/production manager
-Site manager
-Environmental engineer
-Process safety engineer
It is a very diverse field!!!
-Production engineer
-Process engineer
-Operations/production manager
-Site manager
-Environmental engineer
-Process safety engineer
It is a very diverse field!!!
Outside of a Bachelors degree, many employers look to hire graduates with work experience. Luckily most employers also have robust co-op/internship programs along with many universities. I highly recommend seeking out an internship (in any field honestly).
An internship not only helps you stand out after graduation but it also gives you a chance to figure out what you want do. Chemical engineering isn't for everyone. It's best to learn sooner rather than later!
I'll go over a typical career path and how to become a chemical engineer as a 2nd career at another time. My brain hurts right now LOL. I had no idea how tiring threads are!
Info on the work environment: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/chemical-engineers.htm#tab-3
Day in the life of a ChemE: I got to work around 6:30a and I just got home 
. A project started late, which meant it finished late, which also meant I had to stay late to approve it to return to service...
. A project started late, which meant it finished late, which also meant I had to stay late to approve it to return to service...
In the midst of waiting on this to finish up, we started another piece of equipment that was worked on earlier today and it failed within 5 mins & sent dust like material into the air 
so now thatâs back down again.
so now thatâs back down again.
Iâm bout to make myself a glass of wine, chill on the couch and prepare myself to do it all over again in the morning!
