The Best Chemical Engineering Industries In 2021 | What Jobs Can Chemical Engineers Do

Hello world,
Some common questions that I hear a lot are "Where can chemical engineers work? What can chemical engineers do? What industries can chemical engineers get into and which ones are the best? Today I will talk about the best chemical engineering industries of 2021. My analysis is based on job posting data and my experience in the industry. Today I'd like to take a step back and perform a more comparative analysis, ranking common chemical engineering industries, and laying out all the options on the table to find what's best for you and your career. We'll be discussing chemical engineering career outlooks, job growth and the job market.
As you know Chemical engineers can develop their skills in numerous different industries, and I hope that this list can give you a sense of what opportunities are out there in the market this year.
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[@lsl7250]

Thanks for the info! Starting my first year this year sooo I’m staying hopeful!

[@EggsEngineering]

Good luck!

[@masonlarsen8164]

Thank you so much for your videos! I was really unsure of what to expect with chemical engineering as my chosen career path... Now, I have a much better understanding of how life would look like. Definitely enrolling in classes this coming spring!

[@quimica9759]

Thanks for an amazing vid! 😊 Hope you make a vid about bioengineering and enzymes

[@bet36972]

The “top five,” according to the author, provided in this video and in order of mention: 1. Solar (Honorable Mention) 2. Batteries - EV (Honorable Mention) 3. Pulp/Paper (Honorable Mention) 4. Semiconductors (#5) 5. Oil & Gas (#4) 6. Food & Beverage (Honorable Mention) 7. Polymers/Plastics (#3) 8. Water (#2) 9. Pharmaceuticals (#1)

[@EggsEngineering]

Thanks for the breakdown. Sorry if that wasn't clear in the video!

[@bet36972]

@@EggsEngineering, video was perfectly clear. I am always looking to optimize things I run into.

[@Sarah-hb8iw]

Biomaterials are booming in some countries...

[@snakecodm7249]

Thanks

[@snakecodm7249]

Thanks for the helpful vids

[@angelphalane399]

Thank you for another awesome video Eggs!😀😀😀

[@victorberti4277]

Great video! I really enjoyed your analysis and your content, congrats!

[@EggsEngineering]

Thank you!

[@sama3208]

Thank you for the video! Aspiring chemical engineer and just thinking about future careers - especially since i want to work in developing countries and the openings outlook. This video definitely gave me an overview

[@EggsEngineering]

Very cool! You should look into Engineers Without Boarders. Lots of infrastructure projects around clean drinking water in some developing countries.

[@sama3208]

@@EggsEngineering Interesting! Thank you for the information, will take a look

[@nicolas.leger3]

Awesome. Thanks a lot. 😇

[@ptronohv.5284]

Wow fascinating!

[@Bx_loyalty]

New subscriber here! I enjoy your content, concise & informative. Keep up the good work brother!

[@EggsEngineering]

Thanks I appreciate it!

[@IMRANDKHANPMOFPIGGYSTAN]

Thanx Very helpful👏🏻

[@alanhan2668]

Thanks for the info! I'm a HS senior waiting on college results and glad to know that chemical engineering is not dying out :))

[@EggsEngineering]

Good luck, I hope you get your top choice!

[@johnspencer8982]

Do CS & engineering

[@meliharslan6369]

Alan han What was the result dude?

[@alanhan2668]

@@meliharslan6369 UPenn

[@maudinaalfira8247]

thanku for this video.🥲

[@jeffcornwell5732]

I would be pleased to see a video done on Carbon Chemistry, considering all the hype around Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS).

[@EggsEngineering]

Oh good idea, lots to discuss there! I believe there's a whole x-prise dedicated to developing new carbon-based products from captured emissions

[@53Dmac]

Hi, great video that I’m going to show my son who’s a first year undergraduate in the UK. He’s having some worries at the moment as he doesn’t want to be tied into a factory setting when he gets into industry. Do you know what other kind of settings there are other than factory? Is there much outdoors that may involve plenty of travel?

[@EggsEngineering]

Awesome, I think that chemical engineers working in upstream sourcing of Oil & Gas will spend a lot of time outside and traveling around the world. Large scale water treatment projects can also involve a lot of travel and outdoor work. There are chemical engineers who focus on large projects such as the start up of new chemical plants and they travel a lot as well. Sales and consulting engineers probably see the most travel. If they like to travel, chemical engineering is a good gig.

[@amaniasfour1136]

Thanks for this GREAT video, Im a fresh graduate and I have problem with finding an internship so I can gain experience , I really like semiconductors but unfortinatly its not very common in JORDAN,Middle east So I hope to get an advice in order to have my first step😁

[@ababikir2293]

I am really interested in water treatment 😃 as a fresh graduated I am trying to get all the knowledge ❤️ thank you for these informations

[@EggsEngineering]

Glad to help! :)

[@shanell_663]

ey i'm also doing chem engineering, are they not looking for people where u work?

[@Tech.Library]

@@EggsEngineering What are the top certifications or professional international chemical engineering bodies that one can register with?

[@jenfinch2190]

Helpful. TY. Where is the cat?

[@lewisndanyeh1993]

Controls slept on!

[@MutahiWachira]

Thanks for the video Eggs. If you have a bachelors in ChemE already and want to get into manufacturing advanced materials (like semiconductors, fuel cells) does it make more sense to study masters in Materials Engineering or Chemical Engineering?

[@Thegoatt84]

Just get an MBA, that's where the money is. The undergrad gets you in the door, the MBA gives you an opportunity to run it.

[@CopyTradingTV]

Just subbed to your channel! Enjoyed your content very much 😄 Do you have a list of top companies that you would recommend based on these top 5 industries? I am a Chemical Engineer from Malaysia seeking career opportunities too. Thanks in advance!

[@EggsEngineering]

Thanks! Yeah, I'm not sure about Malaysia... But in general, the larger, more multi-national companies will be the best to work for because they have more resources and more opportunities available within the company. Maybe just look up something like "largest chemical companies in Malaysia" or something. And don't forget to check out websites like Glassdoor to see employee salaries and ratings.

[@AnNguyen-hg2se]

Hi Eggs, just wondering how you generated the job data and classify to categories like that. I tried do one for my country but clicking to each job to see the company industry seems not very efficient.

[@iniciarsesion5216]

I really want to focus on the nuclear sector.

[@nimrodnkomo7281]

What about the computer and technology industry such as process control engineering ? Where does it fit in the list

[@luisfuentes5405]

Going into my first internship at anheuser busch, yeah it's food and beverages but making beer for a living sounds like my cup of tea hahaha

[@EggsEngineering]

Haha Congrats!

[@user-kj4fy6yc9n]

Hello! I'm from South Korea and my major is also chemical engineering. So your video is SO interesting. And I wonder, what is the most preferred industry for chemical engineering students in the United States? Is it the same as your video ranking? In South Korea, Semi conductor industry is the most and battery industry.

[@EggsEngineering]

Hello, very interesting to hear about the South Korean perspective! I can imagine that with all the consumer electronics exports from South Korea, battery and semiconductor industries would very popular. I wonder what this graph would look like in South Korea... In general, I would say that pharmaceutical and Oil/Gas industries are the most desirable destinations for chemical engineers in the USA. The Oil and Gas numbers used in this video ranking are probably a lot lower than normal based on the crude oil pricing issues in 2020, and I expect them to rise a bit in the coming years. The best industry also depends on location. In New England it's probably pharmaceuticals, in the south it's oil/gas, and in California it's probably semiconductors.

[@user-kj4fy6yc9n]

@@EggsEngineering Ah, thanks for the comment, sincerely. One of the interest point is that pharmaceutical and Oil/Gas industries in Korea is actually not preferred to Korean ChemE students. 1. Gas/Oil industry ; In Korea, the Oil/Gas industry has traditionally fewer employees, and once they get a job, they don't get fired and work until retirement. So, if you want to go there, you need a fairly high level of grades and certifications. In other words, entry barriers are high for chemical engineering students. However, it is attractive because of its high salary. And.. as you know, in 2020, the finances of related companies are poor. And in the future, there is a tendency to see that further development is unreasonable due to eco-friendliness and oil depletion. It can be seen as retreating slowly and very slowly. 2. Pharmaceutical industry ; In Korea, Chemical-related departments such as polymer engineering, chemistry, cosmetic engineering, pharmaceutical engineering, and oriental medicine materials are all supported by national universities and colleges nationwide, so from the perspective of chemical engineering students, it is a job market. Also, It's better not to expect an annual salary. Top pharmaceutical companies are really difficult to pass unless they are sales, but their annual salary is only the level of a mid-sized company in other industries. However, the reason why the Semi-conductor and battery industries are so popular with Korean chemical engineering students is that, Samsung's power is huge. Samsung's traditionally has always had a large number of recruits, and since it is the best company in Korea, the salary and welfare are very good. So it is very popular. The battery industry is currently growing rapidly and the market share of companies such as SK Innovation, LG Chem, and SDI is also large. So, it seems that many students are looking forward to future growth. I think it has some differences about preferences between Korea and USA. Interesting. Thanks!

[@gokulvaradan8781]

Most of the water roles I see are for civil. Any suggestions on entities hiring chemical engineering for water treatment?

[@melisakahraman5944]

Hi, thanks for video! I was upset about my choice because i want to be a pharmacist but even i am studying chemE i could work for a pharmaceutical companies?

[@zaidmafia]

Missing metallurgy and mineral processing, but otherwise good list.

[@aurora0405]

Thank you for the video. I'm in my first year of ChemE but I'm always anxious about my future Bcoz here in India we don't have much opportunities except the government sector which is pretty difficult to get into. So yes I'm just staying hopeful!!!

[@HemantKumar-jk2ph]

Dont worry, Just master your concepts and be creative in finding the opportunities ....

[@aurora0405]

@@HemantKumar-jk2ph Yes. Thank you.

[@EggsEngineering]

I'm not as familiar with the indian market, but if your are just starting out, try to focus on building a network. Make connections with professors, peers, and especially people in the industry. Try to get internships to earn experience and connections. Good luck!

[@aurora0405]

@@EggsEngineering yes. Thank you for your advice.

[@vishakhasah8310]

@@aurora0405 hello ..i also want to pursue chemical engineering in bachelor and work for environment in india ...can u tell me best institutes for this and your experiences in chemical engineering, please?

[@juancruzlongarini5805]

Hi there! I was wondering which companies (or states as well) are the best for the pharmaceutical industry. Thanks, and cheers from Argentina!

[@EggsEngineering]

Hello! I'm not at liberty to suggest any companies in particular. But you can just google the best ones in your area, might find some good resources.

[@juancruzlongarini5805]

​@@EggsEngineering Thank you! Actually, I'm considering moving to the US, so I think I'll decide exactly where with the time haha. Nice video!

[@carmakimayumbu4715]

How about ophthalmic industry? Do you see a chemical engineer growing there? Or do you see it as an industry for the future?

[@Fernando-fn2px]

Im in a pharmaceutical company but its not even chemical engineering involved. Its a transdermal coating line where an adhesive is extruded onto a floating web that passes through ovens and is then laminated onto polyethylene backing. Im trying to branch out of this but all the jobs i search under “process engineer” are under the industrial context (i.e an automated packaging line with mechanical and electromechanical equipment , sensors, plc’s etc. how can i find process engineering jobs that relate to actual chemical engineering ? I.e working with reactions, enthalpies, entropies, heat exchangers , reactors or distillation columns , but while still in the pharma industry? Like batch reactors. Or Instead of an automation line where the tablets and capsules are packaged , something that requires chemical engineering and not mechanical. Sorry for the long response, im in a tough situation

[@danon9067]

I have a bachelor degree in chemical engineering and at this moment iam really interested in getting a masters in energy or power and process engineering is it worth it or should i look for some better specilization

[@Ishi1XP]

I am in the water industry. Its very rewarding and flexible

[@ROYELIO]

Could you explain what you do ?

[@Ishi1XP]

@@ROYELIO I manage many accounts. Routine work typically consists of carrying out site visits to these various accounts collect samples, performing water analysis then draft and implement a water treatment program tailored to protecting the client’s assets (Boilers, Cooling Towers, Portable water systems) from scaling, fouling and corrosion. I also get to plan and carry out disinfection, acid circulation, chemical cleaning, pre operational cleaning with a team of operators on site. If you like interacting with people, field work, going in to work learning new things everyday. You should get into the water industry 😌

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@@Ishi1XP Hi bro, I actually Interesting Water Industry, I am doing Master research for Memebrane techonology for Water and wastewater treatment!

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[@ESCHKaran]

I'm final year chemical engineering student I'd like to start my career path with food processing industries. is my choice good? for my career growth as chemical engineer? Please tell me...

[@thummalaraghavendra2114]

Hi sir can I know which specialisation should I take in MS to land in a pharmaceutical company pls reply. ...

[@radhikajadhav314]

Hey..could u please suggest me some specialization areas for masters in chemical engineering as I m so confused....I am planning to take admission for intake fall 2022 in USA Plz help

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What is the job market like for chemical engineers in sustainability???

[@tabkingdom1213]

I wish I could work in the future as a chemical engineering in one of these 2 sectors water desalination or oil and gases AMEEN InchaAllah

[@TamunoOpuboCooksCookeyGam]

Pulp and Paper is actually growing, a little but growing nonetheless. Also, most pulp & paper mills are hiring. Why? They lack chemical/process engineers. I know 2 plants where more than half of all chemical engineers at the plants are 2 - 5 years from retirement. One will (try to) hire 5 chemical engineers over the next 3 - 6 months, with the aim of building a group for the long term.

[@alishah5777]

Any online courses or certifications you'll recommend for water treatment?

[@EggsEngineering]

Check out MIT Open Courseware, lots of great, free education resources for learning anything technical suck as different aspects of water treatment. Certs for water treatment really depend on what you're getting into and where you are located. I think that the best thing you can do is get experience in water treatment sectors and see what certifications are common for your colleagues. Also, certs are recommended after related experience in most cases

[@rlin9019]

Thanks for the tips. looking at the fields that are expected to grow in the next few years, are there any investments that we should look out for?

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[@hihiha9012]

Hi eggs, I’m an engineer in a plant including Incineration, flue gas treatment, turbine, wastewater treatment and desalination. This plant is amazing. I really gain lots of practical experience from this job. However, my mainly role is operation. I look forward to getting charted but I could not gain design, cost and project management skill from this job. Do you think it’s necessary to change a job for getting charted? Is charted really important for an engineer?

[@shaheer3396]

Is the paycheck great?

[@Zhesack]

Hello buddy! What do you think about majoring in Paper Science and Engineering here in the States? I'd been admitted into the program, but I am scared to start because sometimes I think about dropping from engineering because engineering and physics are really hard for me. By the way, I originally applied to Chemical Engineering, but I was not accepted but they offered the other one instead. They say that it has 100% job placement and they give more scholarships than in other programs. The school I'm talking about is North Carolina State University. I hope you could answer me, thank you.

[@EggsEngineering]

NC State is a very good school for chemical engineering. Is there a possibility of transferring into chemical engineering after you start? I think that the paper science degree probably makes sense in that area, but I would prefer to focus on a more fundamental/ traditional major like chemical engineering if possible. In my "only majors" video I talk about how I prefer older, more fundamental engineering majors. And yeah I think a lot of people have trouble with the math/ physics side of engineering, it's pretty much a math/ physics major in a lot of ways so do keep that in mind if you figure that might be an issue, and you struggle with those subjects. I think that with enough motivation, anyone can the engineering degree, but I have to acknowledge that some just catch on to math faster than others for whatever reason. I suggest taking advantage of study groups, office hours, and school tutoring. And please don't be afraid to take your time with math/physics/ engineering classes. Try to space them out and not take more than 2-3 per semester, the other classes can be electives/ easier classes. An engineer that took 5 years to graduate is the same as an engineer that took 3.5.. Anyways, best of luck!

[@Zhesack]

@@EggsEngineering Thank you for answering. It could be possible, but it will be really hard and challenging to add the Chemical Engineering after starting Paper Science Engineering (PSE). CHEM engineering is a little bit saturated that, in fact, there are many smart people who are in the CHEM engineering major that also add the PSE to receive more financial aid and get internships. Around half of students in PSE are in the dual major program with CHEM engineering. Honestly, I feel that I just got lucky by getting accepted into NCSU, switching or adding a more "challenging" and already full major doesn't seem possible to me. By the way, I'm a community college student, I got my associate in Science, I already took calc 1, calc 2, calc 3, physics 1, general chemistry 1, and general chemistry 2. I am a little bit worried about taking Organic Chemistry 1 and 2 there, but also I am scared of physics 2 and thermodynamics. Would they be too challenging for me? When I feel fear of physics, I always think about how Ludwig Boltzmann ended, and then I feel more scared. I'm sorry for my long text. Kind regards.

[@EggsEngineering]

@@Zhesack seems that you have the right idea. If you already got this far with your courses, I think you'll be fine. The next level classes are going to be a bit harder, but I wouldn't stress if you already made it this far.

[@boumbonera5380]

@@EggsEngineering Please where I can find your "only major " video ? , I can't find it

[@boyda3017]

I’m looking to get into the water industry, specifically desalination. I’m in the class of 2025, though; do you think there will be more or less openings in the water industry by then? Also, what roles would a chemical engineer play in a desalination plant? Thanks, and I appreciate your videos a lot!

[@EggsEngineering]

I think that water treatment will keep growing and will continue to be one of the best chemical industries. Chemical engineers can work in any part of a desalination plant, mostly focusing on process engineering, process control, and operations management.

[@boyda3017]

@@EggsEngineering Thats great to know, thanks a lot!

[@lakerfiona5195]

I did chemical engineering in undergraduate and want to do pharmaceutical engineering in masters .

[@minahilmalik1631]

I wonder why doesnt the whole list includes Fertilizers and agricultural industries.

[@sameerijaz9771]

bcuz it is not PAKISTAN

[@TK_MuhammadAdafaKenyo]

whats the different between plastics and petrochemical industry?

[@EggsEngineering]

Lots of overlap. Most plastics are on the downstream side of petrochemicals, but as you can imagine there are many differences when you compare the two. Petro is all about sourcing oil and processing it, mostly a commodity industry. Plastics can be commodities, like milk jugs or grocery bags, but the most exciting side of plastics are in the specialty chemicals category. Plastics can also include specialized materials used in ultra light aircraft components, or medical device materials that aren't toxic to the body.

[@koyuki108]

Hi, I applied for a BS in ChemEng. Do you have any information on the cosmetology field (cosmetics engineer)? My end goal is to work in cosmetics (R&D..?) but I am not sure if my major is the best one?

[@EggsEngineering]

I can't think of a better major for cosmetics. Chemical engineers get into that all the time. Try to pursue research in cosmetics and find an internship at a top cosmetics company. You should start off with manufacturing for a bit then move into R&D from there.

[@ambertruongle8023]

Hi. I’m about to finish my BS in ChemEng this June. I’m really interested in cosmetic also as I’ve been a nail tech for 7 years. Though I kinda lost and don’t know how to start? Do you have any advices?

[@alina16924]

I really need to know better option ; industrial engineering or chemical engineering please help me out

[@EggsEngineering]

It's hard to compare these two. There is some overlap but not much. Think about what you want to get into after school and let that be your guide. In general I think that industrial engineering is more systems/ business/ IT focused. Chemical engineering is more traditional engineering focused on chemical production.

[@richardaversa7128]

Eggs, I respect and appreciate you so much. But it kills me when you say silicone instead of silicon.

[@EggsEngineering]

Haha oops 😬.. I also struggle with nucular vs nuclear sometimes, so I apologize in advance!

[@craniumkracked8189]

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[@BaBababa-hy6vv]

I'm a ChE student and my dream job since I was a kid is to "make medicine", and I'm planning to take Masters in Pharmacology in the future. Does Pharmacology equates to Pharma Engineering? Coz our country doesn't offer that much specific engineering degree.

[@YoloLollipops]

Good place to be

[@bl4497]

Did chemical engineer mostly work in office?

[@luke_5187]

Literally oil and gas is not going anywhere.. the plant my dad worked at didn’t shut down like all the other ones due to COVID because they produced an oil for plastic that apparently the world can’t live without

[@petsnaturetv1690]

How much is salary your dad has?

[@ahorowitz15]

I think the oil industry will continue on for awhile, but much less on the fuel side and more on the materials side. But, in theory, we're starting to run low on global oil reserves, so a lot of those materials will need more renewable replacements. Oil probably has around 50 years or so before it's kaput.

[@petsnaturetv1690]

Do you think Saudi would allow not to use oil? Of course not. There will always be oil petro.. we need plastic and oil needed in plastic and in cars. Most of our stuff we use daily are using plastics.

[@gurlslike5418]

Water industry is kind of the easiest for chemical engineer.

[@yifeijiang6343]

What about toiletries and cosmetics ?

[@EggsEngineering]

Yeah! Maybe on the 2022 update?

[@brennenbeckwith]

aw I like the cat in the background

[@Hwang_Chem_Engineering_Story]

There are many lecture videos about chemistry/chemical engineering majors on my KZbin channel. I hope it helps you a lot in studying.

[@itsjustced4984]

Hello, can anyone help me come up with an 8-12 word campaign slogan intended to promote the Chemical Engineering program for incoming college freshmen? plsss hehe Thankyou.

[@alvinmwangi]

but is he okay? seems stiff

[@Ishi1XP]

Polymers*

[@EggsEngineering]

Lol oops, didn't catch that...

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