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.
Most vehicles, including hybrid vehicles, have always had smog check requirements according to state law and rules set by the Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR); however, BAR temporarily exempted smog certification for certain hybrid vehicles pending the statewide implementation of appropriate testing equipment.