Career prospects with Chemical Engineering.

Asked by: Guest - 07 Aug 16

I have joined BE Chemical branch with a hope to have good prospects. It is the image that I have received by public opinion. I want to make sure of the actual career prospects in this field. Can anyone provide me these details?

Our expert said - 10 Aug 16

Chemical Engineering is known to be a traditional branch of engineering which is a 4 year program and revolves around the application of chemistry in day-to-day lives along with Industrial utilities. Being a core branch we can call it to have an evergreen scope with expectations for this to expand in future. Career opportunities are available both in Government and Private sector.

Some of the employment areas of chemical engineers are
- Indian Oil Corporation
- DRDO
- ONGC
- Fertilizer manufacturing organizations
- Food processing units
- Drug preparation firms / pharmaceuticals
- Petroleum sector / refineries
- Cement factories
- Biotechnology sector etc.

The designations offered to Chemical engineering graduates are:

- Chemical Engineer
- Production Engineer
- Quality control Engineer
- Purchase and management executive
- Plant Designers
- Plant Managers
- Safety Management Officer etc.