<p>I have a hope of being a chemical engineer. I have looked but I have not found anything on the job details of a chemical engineer. Could some one please tell me what the job entails. Also can a chemical engineer get a job as a chemist? And are there buisiness opertunites in chemical encgineering?</p>
<p>Also any other engineering profesions will be helpful. However I am more concerned with ChemE and MechE.</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>From the occupational outlook handbook:</p>
<p>"Chemical engineers apply the principles of chemistry to solve problems involving the production or use of chemicals and biochemicals. They design equipment and processes for large-scale chemical manufacturing, plan and test methods of manufacturing products and treating byproducts, and supervise production. Chemical engineers also work in a variety of manufacturing industries other than chemical manufacturing, such as those producing energy, electronics, food, clothing, and paper. They also work in healthcare, biotechnology, and business services. Chemical engineers apply principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and mechanical and electrical engineering. (See chemists and materials scientists, physicists and astronomers, and mathematicians elsewhere in the Handbook.) Some may specialize in a particular chemical process, such as oxidation or polymerization. Others specialize in a particular field, such as materials science, or in the development of specific products. They must be aware of all aspects of chemicals manufacturing and how the manufacturing process affects the environment and the safety of workers and consumers. "</p>
<p>Thank you Slorg. However I have read the hand book and other manuels but they never say what a day at the job is like. What they do day to day is what I am looking for and I am sorry if I did not make that clear.</p>