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Occupational Report
for Chemical Engineers (17-2041)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational 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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Employment Outlook
for Chemical Engineers
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat slower rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat lower than the regional average.Limited employment opportunities exist for trained workers. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings
for Chemical Engineers
There are 2 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 2
are listed below.
Job Openings from the Web
for Chemical Engineers
The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web.
These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot
validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no
longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.
There are 15 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 15
are listed below.
State of Oregon License Information
for Chemical Engineers
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Industries of Employment
for Chemical Engineers
Educational Requirements
for Chemical Engineers
Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a master's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Chemical Engineers
- Analyze And Interpret Chemical Experimental Data
- Analyze Engineering Design Problems
- Apply Basic Chemistry
- Apply Basic Engineering Principles
- Apply Biochemistry Theory
- Apply Chemical Laboratory Tests
- Apply Chemistry Theory
- Apply Knowledge Of Material Characteristics To Engineering Projects
- Apply Linear Algebra
- Apply Macro-Molecular Chemistry Principles
- Apply Manufacturing Process Theory
- Apply Oxidation Theory
- Apply Polymerization Principles
- Apply Principles Of Distillation Process
- Apply Research Methodology To Science Or Engineering
- Apply Safe Waste Disposal Procedures
- Apply Statistical Methods
- Conduct Chemical Analyses
- Conduct Laboratory Research
- Convert Ideas Into Products
- Design And Conduct Tests Of Engineered Systems
- Design And Develop Manufacturing Processes And Systems
- Design Chemical Plant Equipment
- Design Tables Depicting Data
- Determine Production Factors
- Evaluate Manufacturing And Processing Systems
- Explain Complex Mathematical Information
- Follow Hazardous Materials Specifications
- Follow Safety Procedures
- Interpret Computerized Data And Reports
- Operate Precision Measuring Devices, Tools And Equipment
- Plan And Test Engineering Methods
- Prepare Bank Deposits
- Prepare Chemical Processing Instructions
- Provide Analytical Assessment Of Engineering Data
- Recognize Plant Disease
- Supervise Chemical Research Projects
- Supervise Engineering Projects
- Understand Manufacturing Methods And Techniques
- Understand Properties Of Gases And Liquids In Production, Processing And Manufacturing
- Use Algebra
- Use Calculus
- Use Computers For Design, Drafting, Modeling And Other Engineering Tasks
- Use Electronic And Mechanical Medical Laboratory Procedures
- Use Engineering Fundamentals In Chemical Research
- Use Graphic Design Software To Model Chemical And Molecular Structures
- Use Metric System
- Use Molecular Design Principles
- Use Project Management Techniques
- Use Quantitative Research Methods
- Write Product Descriptions
Schools and Training Providers
for Chemical Engineers
The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.
Oregon State University
104 Kerr Administration Bldg.
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: (541) 737-0123
Programs of Training:
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Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Chemical Engineers
No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
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