Chemical Engineers: 
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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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Indiana Average Salary | $91,330.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 43 days |
| Typical Education | Bachelor's degree |
| Typical Experience | None |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 58 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 5.12 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 262 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 16.96 % |
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Skills Profile
Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Attention to Detail
Critical Thinking
Problem-solving
Information Gathering
Creativity
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Integrity
Organization
Decision-making
Technology and Tool Usage
Written Communication
Leadership
Critical Thinking
Problem-solving
Information Gathering
Creativity
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Integrity
Organization
Decision-making
Technology and Tool Usage
Written Communication
Leadership
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Thinking Creatively
Design manufacturing processes or methods
Coordinate development of refining processes
Develop engineering technical methods or processes
Develop new chemical processing techniques or formulas
Develop mathematical concepts, models, or simulations
Develop safety procedures and regulations
Develop engineering policies, procedures, or standards
Determine methods of how engineering operations are carried out
Design control systems for mechanical or other equipment
Design control systems
Design industrial or manufacturing machinery or equipment
Design industrial processing systems
Develop simple operational data repositories or databases
Develop complex computer databases
Improve test devices or techniques in manufacturing, industrial or engineering setting
Design waste recovery methods
Write business project or bid proposals
Create mathematical or statistical diagrams, charts, or tables
Coordinate development of refining processes
Develop engineering technical methods or processes
Develop new chemical processing techniques or formulas
Develop mathematical concepts, models, or simulations
Develop safety procedures and regulations
Develop engineering policies, procedures, or standards
Determine methods of how engineering operations are carried out
Design control systems for mechanical or other equipment
Design control systems
Design industrial or manufacturing machinery or equipment
Design industrial processing systems
Develop simple operational data repositories or databases
Develop complex computer databases
Improve test devices or techniques in manufacturing, industrial or engineering setting
Design waste recovery methods
Write business project or bid proposals
Create mathematical or statistical diagrams, charts, or tables
Analyzing Data or Information
Analyze chemical or biological data
Analyze organic compounds
Conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses
Monitor chemical action of substances
Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products
Perform engineering research
Conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
Identify problems using mathematical or statistical methods
Perform statistical analysis or modeling
Evaluate product design
Analyze engineering data
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality
Analyze engineering design problems
Analyze organic compounds
Conduct standardized qualitative laboratory analyses
Monitor chemical action of substances
Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products
Perform engineering research
Conduct standardized quantitative laboratory analyses
Identify problems using mathematical or statistical methods
Perform statistical analysis or modeling
Evaluate product design
Analyze engineering data
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality
Analyze engineering design problems
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Perform chemical processing emergency procedures
Employ statistical process control procedures
Implement pollution control techniques
Follow safety procedures and regulations in architectual or engineering environments
Solve engineering problems
Determine causes of mechanical or production problems
Approve product design or changes
Edit documents for completeness, accuracy, or conformance to standards
Determine project methods and procedures
Employ statistical process control procedures
Implement pollution control techniques
Follow safety procedures and regulations in architectual or engineering environments
Solve engineering problems
Determine causes of mechanical or production problems
Approve product design or changes
Edit documents for completeness, accuracy, or conformance to standards
Determine project methods and procedures
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Related Licensing Requirements
Engineer Intern (18-0000000126)
864 IAC 1.1-2-4 Engineering intern; education and work experience Authority: IC 25-31-1-7; IC 25-31-1-8 Affected: IC 25-31-1-12 Sec. 4. (a) The education and experience requirements of section 2 of this rule for professional engineer applicants apply for engineering intern applicants except that individuals with: (1) a baccalaureate degree meeting the course requirements of section 2(c) of this rule shall only be required to obtain two (2) years of work experience; (2) a master of science degree in an engineering discipline following a baccalaureate that is not in an approved engineering curriculum shall only be required to obtain one (1) year of work experience; and (3) the other degrees listed in section 2(b) of this rule shall not be required to obtain any work experience. (b) An individual who is enrolled as a senior in an engineering curriculum in a college or university in Indiana that has at least one (1) approved engineering curriculum may take the last EI examination offered prior to the individual's scheduled graduation. This subsection does not apply to any individual enrolled in any other baccalaureate degree program.
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (3172343022)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/engineer.htm
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (3172343022)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/engineer.htm
Professional Engineer (18-0000000009)
Requirements for professional engineer registration includes graduating from an approved engineer curriculum followed by four years of experience. Other requirements include: Certification from the state where you passed your exams or your NCEES record. 5 references, of which 3 must be from Professional Engineers. Copies of transcripts. Paying the exam fee. Please consult with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency for addition educational or exam requirements.
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (3172343022)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/engineer.htm
- Indiana Professional Licensing Agency~State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers (3172343022)
- http://www.in.gov/pla/engineer.htm
