mical engineer that develops the processes and designs the factories that make is possible to bring these everyday products to the consumers. The engineer solves the practical problems that occur in the manufacturing of such products. At many points during their work, the chemical engineer consults with a chemist. However, it is the chemical engineer that does the experiments and calculates such things as the temperature and pressure to be expected during an industrial process ("Chemical Engineer" 101). They also help to design buildings and plan what machinery may be needed. Other jobs that a chemical engineer may be expected to do is estimate the number of people needed to operate a plant or the amount of the cost of power and raw materials (102). Chemical engineers generally work in clean, well-equipped plants and laboratories. At times, they may be called to supervise construction or production lines. Chemicals can be dangerous, therefore workers follow strict safety regulations and injuries are very rare. The basic workweek for a typical chemical engineer is forty hours. However, overtime is often necessary ("Chemical Engineer" 103). To enter the chemical engineering field you need at least a bachelor's degree in it. To obtain a bachelor's degree in engineering it usually takes about four or five years. However, many jobs in chemical engineering also require advanced degrees. With one or two years of a full time study you can earn a master's degree. A master's degree in business administration has been found very useful by many chemical engineers, especially if they want to become managers. If you want to do research or teach at the university level, you will need to obtain a doctoral degree. It usually takes about four years of full-time study beyond the bachelor's degree level to earn a doctoral degree ("Chemical Engineer" 102).Engineers who offer their services to the public or whose work affects life, health, or property ...
