Recently, I have been debating a number of career paths (mostly those involving Science) and I was wondering if anyone could answer a few questions regarding what the typical Chemical Engineer does? How is this position different from being a pure Chemist? How does this position differ from that of an Electrical Engineer? Does the job itself involve a lot of scientific knowledge, or is it mostly just trial/error and simulation? Instead of just a Bachelors degree, is this field of engineering something to consider getting a Masters/PhD in?
I have done some searching, but all I can so far are VERY generalized job descriptions and clearly biased points of view. I am looking for a specific and blunt answer if possible. If there are any actual Chemical Engineers replying, I would love to hear about your experiences and position. I'm not looking for any information regarding salary or job demand.
Thanks in Advance
-- TC