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What are some cities/regions where Chemical Engineering Jobs are plentiful? Some people have told me that Chemical Engineering is fairly restricting geographically, is that true?
2 answers - Asked By: Paulk - 1/22/2008
What are some cities/regions where Chemical Engineering Jobs are plentiful? Some people have told me that Chemical Engineering is fairly restricting geographically, is that true?
1 answer - Asked By: Paulk - 1/22/2008
I'm currently in my first year in college and I am stuck between these two majors. My main factor is location, and I heard from my dad that chemical engineering jobs are mostly located outside of main cities; this is a problem because I want to live in a big city. And any other info about these two majors would be nice :)
3 answers - Asked By: Nica - 4/24/2010
Does anyone happen to know if there are any chemical engineering job in the Navy or Air force? I am a freshman in college going for a chemical engineering degree and i do not know of any chemical engineering jobs or internships that the Navy of Air force has to offer.
1 answer - Asked By: angela_wareagleo7 - 2/13/2008
How long on average does it take a chemical engineer to get a job out of college? and usually where do they work? What kind of jobs are available for chemical engineer's? And on average what are their salary?
2 answers - Asked By: Unknown13 - 9/29/2010
I'm finishing up my second year in chemical engineering. I am wondering what the real world is like for chemical engineers. Lifestyle, job, everything basically. Any info would be greatly appreciated!!! Will these hours and hours of studying and homework and projects ever pay off?
1 answer - Asked By: AgonyAndEcstasy - 4/11/2010
I was wondering if chemical engineers can get jobs in alternative energy, like helping design solar panels, wind mills, dams, and etc, would that be more mechanical engineering though? A chemical engineer in this discipline could help cutting material and chemicals needed for these types of projects down, and what material and chemicals would last and hold longer? i really do not know to much about chemical engineering, since every website gives just broad details about. thank you very much, that cleared up a lot
2 answers - Asked By: Bob - 4/15/2012
But the chemical engineering jobs are vanishing in the uk so im not sure if i get a BEng in chemical engineering i will have a job (a well paid job) am i correct?
2 answers - Asked By: ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ - 10/5/2010
I’m a chemical engineer moving to Brisbane next October. I have 6 years of experience working in Colombia but I’d like to know (in general) my real odds to get a good job in Australia in a field related with my profession. I got a residence visa (skilled worker VE 175), and during the last years I’ve been working for the Colombian Government supporting administrative control over chemical industry. Thanks
1 answer - Asked By: garchem - 2/12/2010
Respected Sir, I am a fresher chemical Engineer. I do'nt have any interest for going software field. I wanna to start my professional carrier from my branch field. I applied many industry by e-mail but no body reply me till now. So please help me n guide me in proper way Sir............
2 answers - Asked By: Mannnie - 9/9/2010
I am a college student majoring in chemical engineering and I am currently thinking about where I might want to move to based on the availability of jobs in my field. I would love to live in Anchorage Alaska and I am under the assumption that Oil/chemical/resources industries are big up there. Would anchorage be a good place to look for work as a chemical engineer? If so what companies are big employers there?
1 answer - Asked By: Zachary G - 12/6/2011
I currently have a 3.4 GPA and will be graduating in less than a year. I know Houston is one of the top cities for chemical engineers, is it hard to find an entry level job there?
1 answer - Asked By: Rose - 4/17/2012
I am Chemical Engineer I'm from Colombia at present I live in Holland I'd like to get a job in my field the agencies that I know here are for European people. Can you help me? Thank you in advance for your answer
1 answer - Asked By: holandblue - 10/11/2007
I am currently a chemical engineering major and I am also working as a Pharm Tech. what is a better career path for me? Should i get my chemical engineering degree and go into pharmacy school or should i just graduate and work as a chemical engineer? What is a better job a chemical engineer or a pharmacist?
2 answers - Asked By: mo - 4/22/2008
Basically, there are two different majors: chemical engineering major and chemistry major. I am pretty sure right after you graduate from college with a bachelors in chemical engineering, you can find a job as a chemical engineer. But what about a bachelor of science in chemistry (note: not chemical engineering)? Can you find a job as a chemical engineer right after college with just a degree in chemistry? Hopefully people who have experience can answer this question but any advice or information is welcome! Thank you!
3 answers - Asked By: dlzzy - 12/24/2009
I am doing a presentation on the importance of college GPA and previous work experience when it comes to finding a job as a Chemical Engineer. Among other sources, I figured I would poll yahoo. So here are some questions: What is the average required GPA to get into a decent (60k+) job as a ChemE? How much weight does experience in the field (such as internships and co-ops) have in comparison to college GPA? Thanks guys!
1 answer - Asked By: dr3vvn45ty - 10/31/2010
Hello everyone, I have been out of school for almost 3 years working in the trades, now I am looking in going to a post-secondary institution to get a 4 year in engineering. I have a few questions regarding chemical engineering. 1) How are the job prospects? ( Better than working as a plumber?) 2) Will you typically make a good standard of living, or the paycheck to paycheck lifestyle? 3) Due to my long absence from education, will I struggle with the material? Thank you in advance.
1 answer - Asked By: Azim - 2/27/2011
What is the correct term to search for jobs when you are a Chemical Engineer with Tissue Engineer and Life Science experience?
1 answer - Asked By: Preston - 2/2/2009
Hello everyone, I have been out of school for almost 3 years working in the trades, now I am looking in going to a post-secondary institution to get a 4 year in engineering. I have a few questions regarding chemical engineering. 1) How are the job prospects? ( Better than working as a plumber?) 2) Will you typically make a good standard of living, or the paycheck to paycheck lifestyle? 3) Due to my long absence from education, will I struggle with the material? Thank you in advance.
2 answers - Asked By: Azim - 2/27/2011
I'm having a bit of a dilemma choosing what degree to do at university; i'm primarily torn between chemistry (possibly with physics) and chemical engineering, the big decider is the jobs and careers i can go into following it. Obviously with chemical engineering, you can be a chemical engineer; but what does this entail and what is the sort of pay you'd expect? Also what careers can you go into with chemistry and how are they different to chemical engineering, and what is the typical pay in these? I'd like a career revolving around chemistry with a good pay and reputation... Thanks everyone :)
2 answers - Asked By: nm93 - 5/15/2010
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