What are the opportunities for advancement?
After a short period of time, typically five years or less, a young chemical engineer is usually offered the opportunity to participate in other areas within a company, such as, business or marketing functions. Some ChEs seize this opportunity and others choose to stay involved in the more technical aspects of the company’s operations. ChEs find that they can advance in their careers by staying technical or by moving into business or management. Some companies have a formal two-track career path available to engineers.
