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Activities | Apply the principles of chemistry and engineering to solve problems involving the production or use of chemicals; builds a bridge between science and manufacturing. |
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Outlook | Slower-than-average job growth |
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Median Income | $90,300 per year in 2010 |
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Work Context & Conditions | Most engineers work in office buildings, laboratories, or industrial plants. Others may spend time outdoors at construction sites, and production sites, where they monitor or direct operations or solve onsite problems. Some engineers travel extensively to plants or worksites. |
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Minimum Education Requirements | Bachelor's Degree
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Skills | Critical Thinking, Active Listening, Writing, Equipment Selection, Troubleshooting, Active Learning, Complex Problem Solving, Judgment and Decision Making, Reading Comprehension, Speaking, Technology Design, Science |
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Abilities | Deductive Reasoning, Problem Sensitivity, Information Ordering |
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Interviews | Steve Marquis |
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