Employment for chemical engineers is offered by a number of diverse industries, such as petrochemical, environmental, biotechnology, electronic materials, and pharmaceuticals. Summer internships can often be a good way to gain both exposure to the working world, and in many cases, can lead to permanent employment after graduation.
Some companies conduct on-campus interviews for summer positions.
Information regarding internships is posted on bulletin boards throughout the engineering building, and internship opportunities are often announced in chemical engineering classes. All Bucknell students are welcome to use the resources of the Career Development Center, which offers a variety of workshops, individual assistance options, and self-help materials. Values and skills identification workshops. Listings of summer internships. Career planning techniques workshops.