The job of a chemical engineer with no experience is to help more senior research associates and manufacturing professionals develop new chemicals and design methods and systems to create these chemicals in large batches. Some engineering firms allow you to shadow more senior workers so that you can see your daily work life, learn the manufacturing process, and become comfortable with handling the workload required of a chemical engineer. Your duties include collecting data, working in a lab, and helping to design equipment and processes. You also have safety responsibilities.