JobSOC 17-2041
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.
Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).
01.
Studied through
8 programs- Ceramic Sciences and Engineering14.0601
- Chemical Engineering14.0701
- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering14.0702
- Chemical Engineering, Other14.0799
- Polymer/Plastics Engineering14.3201
- Paper Science and Engineering14.4001
- Biochemical Engineering14.4301
- Engineering Chemistry14.4401
02.
Draws on
- Engineering and Technology4.8 of 5
- Chemistry4.7 of 5
- Mathematics4.3 of 5
- Design4.0 of 5
- Physics4.0 of 5
- Production and Processing4.0 of 5
- English Language3.7 of 5
Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.