Those working as a chemical engineer are employed in numerous industries, ranging from pharmaceutical firms to food producers. These skilled individuals are crucial to the production of numerous products including household chemicals, commodities, processed foods, paint, medication, fertilisers, pesticides, electronics and automobile products, as well as in the innovation of fuels, nanotechnology and similar fields
Day-to-day tasks for these professionals involve using scientific knowledge and computer programs to create practical chemical solutions. Generally, this position requires a minimum of a Bachelors degree in chemical engineering or a closely related discipline, though a number of posts require further educational qualifications, particularly for supervisory posts
The salary of a chemical engineer working in the UK is closely correlated with experience. Starting per annum figures can be in the low or mid £20,000 range (about £25,000 is typical) whilst experienced engineers can make more than £60,000 per annum, plus bonuses. The highest figures are most commonly found in the oil and gas industries.