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Job 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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Job Requirements


	Experience: A minimum of two to four years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

	Education: Most of these occupations require a four - year bachelor's degree, but some do not.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

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Significant Points


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	Engineers

Overall job opportunities in engineering are expected to be good, but will vary by specialty. A bachelor's degree is required for most entry-level jobs. Starting salaries are significantly higher than those of college graduates in other fields. Continuing education is critical for engineers wishing to enhance their value to employers as technology evolves.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Chemical engineers
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services	4,490
Basic Chemical Manufacturing	3,680
Scientific Research and Development Services	3,550
Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing	2,380
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing	1,830
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing	1,330
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	1,100
Oil and Gas Extraction	760
Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers	670
Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing	660

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