CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

About

It would take too long to list all the products that are impacted by chemical engineers, but knowing what industries employ them may help you comprehend the scope of their work. Chemical engineers work in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, design and construction, pulp and paper, petrochemicals, food processing, specialty chemicals, polymers, biotechnology, and environmental health and safety industries, among others.  Within these industries, chemical engineers rely on their knowledge of mathematics and science, particularly chemistry, to overcome technical problems safely and economically. And, of course, they draw upon and apply their engineering knowledge to solve any technical challenges they encounter.Chemical engineers face many of the same challenges that other professionals face, and they meet these challenges by applying their technical knowledge, communication and teamwork skills, the most up-to-date practices available, and hard work. Benefits include financial reward, recognition within industry and society, and the gratification that comes from working with the processes of nature to meet the needs of society.

Career

According to the U.S. Department of Labor,Bureau of Labor Statistics, chemical engineers are expected to have an employment decline of 2 percent from 2008 to 2018. Overall employment in the chemical manufacturing industry is expected to continue to decline, although chemical companies will continue to employ chemical engineers to research and develop new chemicals and more efficient processes to increase output of existing chemicals.

However, there will be employment growth for chemical engineers in service-providing industries, such as professional, scientific, and technical services, particularly for research in energy and the developing fields of biotechnology and nanotechnology.  

Job Prospects

Profiles of Chemical Engineers are available on this site to provide insight into the activities, educational preparation, and daily challenges of individuals working in the field of Chemical Engineering.  Profiles include students, those just starting their career, and those who have been working for decades.  They cover a variety of career paths and educational backgrounds.  All offer PDF files profiling the individual and including an interview.  While these are useful tools for glimpsing into the working lives of chemical engineers, it may also be helpful to network with professionals who can provide even more input, or answer your specific questions.  Bear in mind that these profiles are simply snapshots of chemical engineers at one point in their career.  It is likely that these people have moved on to other jobs, perhaps expanded their education, or made other changes since the profile was created.  These individuals are not available for individual contact, but have provided candid descriptions of their education, work experiences, and career paths. 

Remuneration

Fresh graduates in Chemical Engineering can earn stipend of around Rs.20,000/- in firms like Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd, Oil and Natural Gas Limited, and Coal India Limited. Experienced candidates can have salary packages up to Rs. 62,000/- per month in public sector firms. Private firms like Reliance India Limited, L & T, and Infosys offer salary package of around Rs. 25,000/- at initial level. Salary for experienced and skillful candidates ranges between Rs. 40,000/- to Rs.1 lakh in these firms.

Salary after B.Tech Chemical Engineering in Government Organizations

Chemical engineers can earn lucrative salary package that ranges between Rs. 25, 000/- to Rs 60, 000/- per month, in public sector jobs. Salary packages actually depends on job profile and work experience of the employee. Those with 6- 9 years work experience can earn salary packages between Rs. 36,600 and Rs. 62,000/- per month. Fresh graduates in Chemical Engineering can also obtain rewarding jobs. Firms like Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd recruit candidates to the position of Graduate Apprentice Engineers with a stipend Rs. 20,000/- per month. They can also pursue career opportunities with Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, Projects and Development India Limited, Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology, and so on. Chemical engineers can work as Specialist Officer in banks and can have salary packages around Rs. 35,000/- per month.

Course Structure

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