Should I become an environmental engineering engineer or a chemical engineering engineer?

You can take the exam for either one. Obtaining additional certificates not only earns more money but also opens up more job opportunities. Registered environmental engineers are now required in many places for environmental companies when applying for qualifications; they also serve as a symbol that can help such companies gain recognition. Becoming a registered chemical engineer is certainly great as well, but due to the high risks in the chemical industry, especially in manufacturing companies, it’s possible to hold such a certificate on paper only.

One should relate it to their own major and take the most useful exam.

The Certified Chemical Engineer credential is intended for those who work in chemical engineering design, and it is very difficult to obtain; it consists of a basic section and a specialized section!

But environmental engineers are required to have worked in a position related to their field of study for at least five years; I think chemical engineers have similar requirements as well.

Environmental engineers are easier to pass the exams for compared to chemical engineers. If one has a strong foundation, it’s best to take exams for both. There must be many registered chemical engineers and environmental engineers in Haichuan; it’s worth listening to what those who have experience have to say. For me, both fields are too difficult

Both require exams in fundamentals and specialized subjects. Relatively speaking, it is easier for those with a degree in chemical engineering to take exams related to environmental protection, while it is definitely more difficult for those with an environmental protection degree to take exams in chemical engineering. If the original poster is capable, they should take both exams; otherwise, it depends on their future career direction

Those who have studied chemical engineering can easily pursue a career in environmental protection; the prospects for this field are good these days, and with expertise one can start their own business in the future. In terms of injection molding, there are more design standards to follow, and more specialized knowledge is required as well, so it remains a challenging task even for someone with a degree in chemical engineering. Diligence is the key to passing exams.

The most important thing is to first pass the exams for both qualifications. After that, you can choose a specialized direction based on your career or interests. Of course, it’s best to be able to pass both exams. However, I am against the practice of using others to take these exams on one’s behalf. There are people who only focus on taking exams without actually doing any work, while those who do the actual work are often not highly skilled. Moreover, the income of those who hold the certificates is affected by the large number of people who take these exams. We are all technical professionals; for example, a certification in one area might earn you 50,000 per year, while a certification in chemistry could earn 80,000 per year. How much effort is required to obtain both certifications? But if we exclude those who rely on others to take the exams, the income from a chemistry certification could even reach 200,000 per year. This way, we can focus more and become more professional

Personally, I think it’s better to obtain certifications in the fields related to one’s profession and hobbies, if one has the energy to do so.