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Biofuels / Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers

General Information

Description

Define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies with near-term commercial potential.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit88.41%
  2. State and local government4.84%
  3. Self-employed2.53%
  4. Private, not for profit2.17%
  5. Federal government2.01%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Job Outlook

Projected Job Growth (2022 - 2032)
+4%
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Job Outlook

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Employment of architectural and engineering managers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 13,600 openings for architectural and engineering managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$159,920

State-by-state Salary

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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$84,780
$179,080
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 55%
  • Master's degree 28%
  • Associate's degree 5%
  • Post-secondary certificate 4%
  • High school 1%
  • Doctoral degree 1%
  • Post baccalaureate 1%
  • Post-doctoral training 1%
  • Some college 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

Related College Majors

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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Enterprising — You have an interest in managing, negotiating and marketing, or leading and advising others.
  • Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.

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Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership

Knowledge

  • Mathematics
  • Chemistry
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Computers and Electronics
  • English Language

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