Bachelor's degree chemical engineers usually have their first job related to chemical, pharmaceutical, or biotech operations. This work may be in the field or in an office. Some young engineers work for contracting firms and may be involved in plant design, start-up, troubleshooting, or validation.
7. Get a pre-inspection. In some states, smog check stations will do a less expensive pre-inspection that shows if a car will pass or fail without officially recording the results with the state's registry of motor vehicles. If an owner knows the car is borderline, this might be a good idea, says Asmerian.
If your car was made prior to 2000, a smog check will consist of a test using the Emissions Inspection System (EIS). The system measures your vehicle's emissions under various conditions. The most common auto pollutants are carbon monoxide (CO), nitrous oxide (NO), and hydrocarbons (HCs). If the test shows any of these chemicals to be outside federal or state guidelines or the carâs sensors are not functioning, the vehicle fails the smog check.