Career Outlook Discover what types of engineers will be needed in the future Turnover in engineering is expected as many older engineers begin retiring. Employers will seek the best and brightest new engineers entering various fields. Outlook for chemical engineers
Approximately 31,000 chemical engineers were employed in 2004, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Chemical engineers are expected to have average employment growth though 2014 Among manufacturing industries, pharmaceuticals may provide the best opportunities for jobseekers. However, most employment growth for chemical engineers will be in service industries such as scientific research and development services, particularly in energy and the developing fields of biotechnology and nanotechnology Outlook for biomedical engineers Approximately 14,000 biomedical engineers were employed in 2006, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Biomedical engineers are expected to have 21 percent employment growth through 2016, much faster than the average for all occupations. The aging of the population and the focus on health issues will drive demand for better medical devices and equipment designed by biomedical engineers. Along with the demand for more sophisticated medical equipment and procedures, an increased concern for cost-effectiveness will boost demand for biomedical engineers, particularly in pharmaceutical manufacturing and related industries. A graduate degree is recommended or required for many entry-lev
