Jobs in Chemical Engineering (and the skills needed to get in!)

[@alyssagirgis4892]

This helped me more than school and I'm the same year as you 😂

[@shawn.builds]

😂 I learn a lot just doing this research tbh

[@crossbearer6453]

But didn’t school teach you chemical engineering??

[@MrAthlete128]

You were spot on 🎯 with the process control engineer! I did an internship as one 2 years ago and everything you described was exactly what I experienced! Currently left a job and on the lookout for a new career as a chemical engineer. This video was very helpful. Thanks for sharing/informing!

[@cassibeatrizdesouza7645]

Hey Shawn! I really want to thank you, cause you literally opened my mind about our degree!! Nice videos (:

[@shawn.builds]

Hi Cassi! Appreciate your support. Let me know if there's anything else you're curious about, I'm happy to help :)

[@aminatambajang646]

I've been watching a lot of your videos lately

[@shawn.builds]

Thanks so much for supporting the channel! Let me know what else you want to see :)

[@user-eu9qi8pd9c]

Wow that’s really great I’m in my 3rds years in chemical engineering and I didn’t know that until I found u.. thanks

[@jefersoncostaengineer]

Congrats on your KZbin channel Shawn. Someday, I improve my skills to this level of edition 😅

[@shawn.builds]

ohh i'm sure you've already got plenty of these skills sir!

[@giselles1413]

Thank a lot for sharing these valuable information, chemical engineering student here to show appreciation!

[@shawn.builds]

Thanks for watching Giselle!

[@fistoniradukunda5399]

Your fan from Rwanda🇷🇼

[@shawn.builds]

Cheers bro! Thanks for tuning in

[@Rockdrigo148]

Yo man, your content is so amazing and useful, can you make a video talking about the best companies where a chemical engineer can work as a latin foreign? best regards from Mexico

[@shawn.builds]

Hmm yeah I could probably do that!

[@زهراءش.محمدالجبل]

@@shawn.builds yes plz

[@topdaeh2672]

This was a really informational video!

[@shawn.builds]

Aye I’m happy to hear that! Thanks for tuning in

[@victorberti4277]

Awesome video! I really like the process and process control areas. Do you plan on doing another video talking about the other possible areas??

[@shawn.builds]

Awesome! Yeah those are two of my faves too. Which other roles were you interested in?

[@victorberti4277]

I'd like to know a bit more about the quality sector, environmental, manufacturing and production. If you could talk about them sometime, it'd be great!

[@darkmage4050]

I’m most likely gonna be a chemical engineering major and The role that sounds the most interesting for me and I may even be passionate about it is R&D but that’s most likely because I really like science and I’m more of a scientist rather then an engineer 😅 and even would like to be in a lab second is process engineer but I may change to chemistry but I’m scared of changing to chem because of all the things I hear and that chemE is more flexible but if I did go chemE and didn’t change to chem I’ll do all I can to go into R&D at least I hope so 😅

[@shawn.builds]

yeah chem E is more flexible, you can do R&D or manufacturing with it, whereas chemistry is mostly R&D

[@darkmage4050]

@@shawn.builds the problem is i do find chemical biological/biomedical and materials engineering(but only chemical is available for me) the most interesting out of the other engineering disciplines like mechanical and electrical etc but i'm way more interested in science mainly chemistry biochemistry biotechnology microbiology biomedical science materials science etc but people or mostly family tell me to choose engineering instead because it pays more and have more jobs and they even tell me to at least give it a try if im not going to it XD

[@marimaa93]

@@darkmage4050 im on the exact same boat. Kinda nervous to go into biochem lol

[@darkmage4050]

@@marimaa93 good luck! and i actually decided to change to chem! cause i heard it isn't as bad as i hear in my country at least XD

[@harshshah4720]

Great Video Shawn Im your Fan💙 now!!

[@shawn.builds]

🤟🏽🤟🏽 Let’s goo

[@latasen1276]

Really helpful video. And that dog at the back is so cute 🌸

[@nurgulbeysova429]

Thanks a lot for your videos, they are really useful!

[@shawn.builds]

you're very welcome nurgul!

[@wendychong3286]

Such an informational video! Hoping I had stumbled upon it in my freshman year~ Not sure if it is relevant, but will be interested to know how can a ChemEng fit in a production planning role. Thanks~

[@mudit7808]

I'll be really direct here. I'm a freshmen in chemical engineering, and although I like the subject but still wanted to ask, what's the best paying job for a chemical engineer? And you can include the whole spectrum from a sales engineer with bachelors in chemical engineering to a PhD. Professional involved in R n D. Just wanted to know which job is the best economically

[@shawn.builds]

oil/gas+ mining + pharmaceuticals for high starting salaries. i think with sales engineers or consulting you might have variable pay which could increase your yearly salary. if you want to make more, living in rural locations is a plus

[@EggsEngineering]

Great video!

[@shawn.builds]

Thanks bro! Everyone go check out Eggs’ channel for more chem E content!!

[@EggsEngineering]

@@shawn.builds haha thanks

[@samarthpatel552]

Thanks for the info shawn

[@shawn.builds]

👍🏽

[@muhammadumer2098]

dear please make a video on the difference between process and process development engineers.

[@shawn.builds]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqWWc31nrbt-eLc

[@shawn.builds]

Please check out the video above where I talk about my role as a process development engineer

[@masterchief4868]

Very educational video 😍😍😍

[@shawn.builds]

Thanks! 🤟🏽

[@majedaljaber134]

Thanks a lot!

[@ambitiousbelmondo9219]

Thanks a lot !!!!! pleas bro could you make a video on a different projects a Chemical Engineer can do??????

[@shawn.builds]

sure, that's on the list so stay tuned :)

[@hachoofwehangubo3276]

Am doing grade 12,and am looking forward to my career of becoming a chemical engineer.

[@keri471]

What are other options if you don't want to work in Chemical engineering any more?

[@kanakjaiswal1019]

Hey Shawn. Its summer so I've been looking to develop my technical skills. I wanted to know what kinda softwares are useful as a Chem engineer. I know of a few such as ASPEN, MATLAB, ChemCad. Also is MySQL useful along the road??

[@shawn.builds]

They're all useful skills but what is most important is that you have PROJECTS that demonstrate those skills! Idk about MySQL but process modelling and coding will fulfill most requirements!

[@tgeraldakan9181]

Hello @Kanak how can I acquire those skills in MATLAB and Aspen

[@andrewlum8212]

this video is very helpful, can you make a follow-up video. Also, I know that material science and engineering is a related field, could you make a video on the difference? thank you

[@shawn.builds]

Yeah definitely. Stay tuned. And idk a lot about material science so I probably would have to actually interview someone to make a useful vid on thhat

[@topdaeh2672]

During your studies, did you stumble upon anything ‘pyrolysis of plastic’ related?

[@shawn.builds]

No but I’ve heard about it!

[@qualiqueancrum9135]

I am interested in R&D, as a chemical engineer would I need a Masters degree in order to work on that industry? Along with research experience or internship?

[@pimismaelarque4789]

Have you ever worked with Petroleum Engineers?

[@shawn.builds]

no not yet, i don't have a lot of experience in oil and gas

[@mechackkaba8578]

Hey I wanted to know a diplomat in chemical engineering which types of jobs he will be dealing with

[@shawn.builds]

not sure what a chem E diplomat is

[@mechackkaba8578]

You mean subjects that I'm studying

[@mechackkaba8578]

So that u can describe were I can work

[@K32535]

Hey Shawn, is there any work option related with dentistry that looking for ChemE graduated person??

[@shawn.builds]

Not sure... those are pretty different but I think you can do any undergrad to get into dentistry school

[@user-pt1ow8hx5l]

You are doing an excellent job of YouTubing. Much needed in the world of chemical engineers. And companies. Keep up the good work. Would love to kick a journalistic can back and forth with you. Sometime. And get more news from Vancouver. Some interesting startUps one would like to keep track of. Sincerly Jakob Ramlau Eriksen. Copenhagen.

[@tgeraldakan9181]

Hello @Shawn , thanks for this great video But there's something I want to know, I love coding , drawing and programming yet am doing chemical engineering(second year), how can these skills of mine be applied in chemical engineering field , thanks

[@shawn.builds]

This is one example. You've got a bright future ahead of you if you enjoying coding. www.reddit.com/r/AskEngineers/comments/6n265t/what_are_some_applications_of_machine_learning/

[@tgeraldakan9181]

@@shawn.builds read everything there thanks for the guidance

[@dhruvpateldsp3208]

Which country gives best average salary to chemical engineers ? & Which is the country which has highest demand of chem eng. ! If u know then plz drop a comment 💯💔

[@shawn.builds]

a simple google search is your friend interestingengineering.com/culture/chemical-engineering-salaries-worldwide

[@asmasiddik3183]

Would you suggest a post graduation immediately after pursuing B tech or a training program, internship etc

[@hatdogka543]

Hi, I'm a SHS student and I wanted to ask questions for important subjects you should focused as a g12 student when taking Chem Engineering

[@shawn.builds]

physics, math, chemistry

[@hatdogka543]

@@shawn.builds Thanks

[@hatdogka543]

@@shawn.builds What is the easiest job for Chem E graduate?

[@hatdogka543]

Hi. Is it okay to take Chem E even you're a shy type person?

[@shawn.builds]

@@hatdogka543 it's ok to be shy, but you will have to talk to lots of different people in your role, either in delegating work or in presenting information to others. I'm a pretty shy person as well but it's definitely a skill that you can improve on!

[@Bdnnz]

Do you work with any ChemE’s that started off with a Bachelors in chemistry?

[@shawn.builds]

I graduated with a friend who switched from Chemistry into Chem E. not sure if you can work as a Chem E with a chemistry degree tho.

[@Nr_hoomanNr_hooman]

. I have watched alot of your videos .We want to watch a vedeo about a chemical engineer (jobe) interview please if you can 🙏👏

[@shawn.builds]

Sure

[@Nr_hoomanNr_hooman]

@@shawn.builds thank you👏

[@Nr_hoomanNr_hooman]

@@shawn.builds And BTW i have chemcad instead of hysys is that work??

[@ifeyinwanduka6976]

Hello Shawn, Thanks for sharing this video. Do you know any chemical engineer in project management? I've got lots of questions.

[@shawn.builds]

No I don't know any but know it's a potential career option!

[@sunilmarathe5153]

This video helped me a lot....will u plz tell me about In which course we can do master degree in chemical engineering...

[@shawn.builds]

go to any universities chemical engineering professors research pages, that's all you need to know www.chbe.ubc.ca/research/

[@thetraveller2999]

Hello buddy can you please brief us how to enter in oil and gas industry as a process engineer. Means topic prepare for interviews and software's skills ?

[@shawn.builds]

Process modelling with Aspen plus or hysys, process control, monitoring process trends, writing engineering docs like PFDs, P&IDs, BOMs, safety docs

[@thetraveller2999]

@@shawn.builds thank you Shawn 👌

[@muthukumarv740]

I am studying 3rd year petrochemical technology, please give me some idea to get job In abroad ❤️

[@shawn.builds]

Not sure tbh sorry!!!

[@muthukumarv740]

@@shawn.builds ok bro

[@sagarrikarajesh13]

How can we get into food industry if we do chem E ?

[@shawn.builds]

It’s pretty much the same as getting into any other industry, get experience and build your process engineering skills

[@sagarrikarajesh13]

So the highest or the most prestigious post is process engineering!

[@thecoco1352]

What do you think about teaching side at Universities?

[@raajvimandavia397]

Hi, I have a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. I'm planning to go Canada for my master's in the same. Can you pls suggest me some universities. Also, are there are any one year courses I can do post my bachelor's.

[@shawn.builds]

Ubc, UoT, Waterloo, UoC, McGill

[@shawn.builds]

The research you end up doing is probably more important

[@raajvimandavia397]

@@shawn.builds are there any courses such as one year diplomas after bachelors in chemical engineering in Canada?

[@nikhilsalunke8591]

what was your job at paper mill?? i didnt knew chemical engineers could work there i am asking as a chemical engineer

[@shawn.builds]

you can work there as a Process Engineer or Instrumentation Engineer

[@nikhilsalunke8591]

@@shawn.builds thanks

[@abulkalam_1244]

Hi bro I am completed my degree of chemical engineering I want to a job of gulf countries how to get job in gulf countries please help me I have 3 yrs industrial experience ..

[@shawn.builds]

no idea bro, i've only worked in canada

[@JatinSharma-sv8wc]

Hi Shawn!! Is there any job like Chemical Engineering+ coding(HTML, CSS, JAVASCRIPT, PYTHON)???

[@shawn.builds]

More like using FORTRAN to write custom scripts within Aspen, or you could do data analysis with Python

[@Ladida386]

It is on Matlab - it is more for research purposes, like for mathematic models of processes, or optimization of processes.

[@hadjerlarbi369]

Hi i wanna ask you if chemE can make chemical products

[@shawn.builds]

Yes that’s the majority of what we do

[@ESCHKaran]

Hey yo... It was good and productive

[@shawn.builds]

thanks bro!

[@thummalaraghavendra2114]

Hi Shawn bro how is the job market in Canada for chemEs pls reply ....

[@shawn.builds]

lots of pulp and paper in british columbia, oil and gas is huge in alberta, nuclear in ontario

[@beryldavid7339]

Would I be able to design equipment in chemical engineering?

[@shawn.builds]

yes you can either work for a company that just designs a specific piece of equipment (e.g. heat exchangers) or within a company, you might have to source and spec out a piece of equipment that you need at the plant

[@FM-dm8xj]

is it true that you will mostly have to work in rural areas to be able to get a job in CE?

[@shawn.builds]

a lot of plants and industrial facilities are in more rural areas. site locations for oil and gas and mining may have a FIFO (fly in fly out) work policy, e.g. you work for 2 weeks on site (working 10-12hr shifts) then they fly you home and you're off for two weeks. you could also work for consulting companies which are based in cities, however, the most pay will usually be at rural areas

[@FM-dm8xj]

@@shawn.builds thank you for the detailed reply, very appreciated.

[@melesplanada785]

Any recommendation, the company is in need of Chemical Engineering graduate from Mapua University...please send me a message...thanks!

[@shawn.builds]

you might have better luck on LinkedIn!

[@taysonkadumihan4571]

Hi can I ask if a Chemical Engineer can work as a Petroleum Engineer? In what way?

[@shawn.builds]

Yes of course. A chem E is a broader version of a petroleum E

[@taysonkadumihan4571]

@@shawn.builds As in a work of a petroleum engineer can also be worked of chemical engineer in an oil and gas industry? I heard one of my friend's dad's first work in the offshore is roustabout and roughneck. I want to ask, is that for what type of engineering? My friend's dad is an undergraduate, and I am curious about it because it is a critical decision I am facing right now. Please, I need a response.

[@sharoncortez1846]

Hi! How do you apply drafting on your job as a chemical engineer?

[@shawn.builds]

not really, usually a company will have dedicated drafters

[@anonymousguy9664]

Are you still studying or are you working ?

[@shawn.builds]

Working full time for about a year now :)

[@alfredtovar6451]

Is it hard to find a job in this field?

[@Ladida386]

For women is harder.

[@shanu6478]

What's machine learning ?

[@shawn.builds]

Basically statistical data analysis tools

[@jajayworld3885]

What IsJob ratio?

[@shawn.builds]

Differs from country to country

[@jajayworld3885]

@@shawn.builds Means In Middleast, Canada, America? Kindly also Give me Info About starting salry😋😋😋

[@shawn.builds]

@@jajayworld3885 check out Glassdoor for job salary information

[@sandeshbastola]

How much do you earn per year

[@shawn.builds]

check the industry average for chemical engineers in canada with 0-3 years of experience on glassdoor it's probably right around there +/- 15%

[@Naveen-zp3qq]

Hi I am naven

[@Naveen-zp3qq]

Any jobs opportunity in abroad pls reply shawn

[@manishchandolu3399]

From which college r u graduated?

[@shawn.builds]

What's up! If you're looking for job opportunities, I won't be of any more help than Indeed or Linkedin haha

[@KamarulHaikal23]

is chemical engineer have chance to work on oil and gas industry like offshore?

[@shawn.builds]

yep, all aspects of oil and gas require chem e

[@DavejrJr-pf2dd]

DO NOT BE a chemical engineer, it's extremely hard to find a job at least in California

[@sean3333]

Penuy k vah?