Career & Workforce Archives - Chemical Engineering https://www.chemengonline.com/category/career-workforce/ Chemical Engineering essentials for the global chemical processing industries (CPI) Sun, 12 Oct 2025 01:19:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 How leading manufacturers are rethinking expansion with pre-owned process facilities https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/discover-why-acquiring-proven-process-plants-can-outperform-building-new/ https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/discover-why-acquiring-proven-process-plants-can-outperform-building-new/#respond Thu, 09 Oct 2025 22:18:01 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?post_type=whitepapers&p=311994 This white paper from International Process Plants (IPP) reveals how chemical and petrochemical executives are reducing capital costs, greatly accelerating time-to-market, and minimizing risk by acquiring quality secondhand facilities with verified operating histories. Using IPP’s Southeast Asia petrochemical complex as a case study, it outlines the strategic, financial and ESG advantages of this approach. You’ll […]

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/whitepapers/discover-why-acquiring-proven-process-plants-can-outperform-building-new/feed/ 0 Transitioning from Academia to the Engineering Workforce https://www.chemengonline.com/transitioning-from-academia-to-the-engineering-workforce/ https://www.chemengonline.com/transitioning-from-academia-to-the-engineering-workforce/#respond Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=310636 Moving from engineering student to engineering employee can be a challenge, but there are strategies to help facilitate the transition New college graduates provide a continued source of engineering talent to

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/transitioning-from-academia-to-the-engineering-workforce/feed/ 0 Exploring Labor Trends in Engineering https://www.chemengonline.com/exploring-labor-trends-in-engineering/ https://www.chemengonline.com/exploring-labor-trends-in-engineering/#respond Wed, 08 Jan 2025 18:02:05 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=290557 Hiring hesitancy, cultural shifts, new labor laws and artificial intelligence are several factors that are impacting the engineering workforce The engineering labor landscape is evolving, presenting a range of challenges and opportunities for organizations. From the introduction of new labor laws to the shifting importance of culture and growing impact of artificial intelligence, there are […]

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/exploring-labor-trends-in-engineering/feed/ 0 Enhancing Communication in Engineering Teams https://www.chemengonline.com/effective-communication-skills-include-conflict-resolution-and-more/ https://www.chemengonline.com/effective-communication-skills-include-conflict-resolution-and-more/#respond Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=289245 Clear communication among team members is important for a successful engineering project. Tips for avoiding pitfalls are outlined here In the fast-paced world of engineering, mastering communication and

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/effective-communication-skills-include-conflict-resolution-and-more/feed/ 0 Choosing a career path https://www.chemengonline.com/choosing-a-career-path/ https://www.chemengonline.com/choosing-a-career-path/#respond Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:18:57 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=248116 The past couple of months have been prime time for academic graduations. Graduation ceremonies, aptly named commencements, mark a time when graduates look forward to starting a new phase of their journeys. For

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/choosing-a-career-path/feed/ 0 Bookshelf for May 2023: Recently Published Books for the CPI https://www.chemengonline.com/bookshelf-for-may-2023-recently-published-books-for-the-cpi/ https://www.chemengonline.com/bookshelf-for-may-2023-recently-published-books-for-the-cpi/#respond Mon, 01 May 2023 12:05:40 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=246513 The following is a list of recently published books that may be relevant for various parts of the chemical process industries (CPI):  Fire Protection Handbook, 21st edition. By the National Fire Protection Association, NFPA, 2023, two-volume set, $749. Contract Strategies for Major Projects: Mastering the Most Difficult Element of Project Management. By Edward Merrow, Independent […]

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/supporting-advanced-manufacturing/feed/ 0 The gender gap in engineering https://www.chemengonline.com/the-gender-gap-in-engineering/ https://www.chemengonline.com/the-gender-gap-in-engineering/#respond Sun, 01 May 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=224647 Each year since 2001, the Society of Women Engineers (SWE; www.swe.org) has analyzed the research addressing issues related to women in engineering professions. Last month, SWE released a retrospective

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]]> https://www.chemengonline.com/the-gender-gap-in-engineering/feed/ 0 Owning Your Career: Taking a Hard Look at ‘Soft’ Skills https://www.chemengonline.com/owning-career-taking-hard-look-soft-skills/ https://www.chemengonline.com/owning-career-taking-hard-look-soft-skills/#respond Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.chemengonline.com/?p=205289 A personal development strategy helps to set engineers up for success in their personal and professional lives As chemical engineers, we have been trained to be data-driven, fact-based problem-solvers. This

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