Agricultural Engineers

Apply knowledge of engineering technology and biological science to agricultural problems concerned with power and machinery, electrification, structures, soil and water conservation, and processing of agricultural products.

Job Task

• Provide advice on water quality and issues related to pollution management, river control, and ground and surface water resources.
• Visit sites to observe environmental problems, to consult with contractors, and/or to monitor construction activities.
• Conduct educational programs that provide farmers or farm cooperative members with information that can help them improve agricultural productivity.
• Supervise food processing or manufacturing plant operations.
• Design agricultural machinery components and equipment, using computer-aided design technology.
• Design sensing, measuring, and recording devices, and other instrumentation used to study plant or animal life.
• Design structures for crop storage, animal shelter and loading, and animal and crop processing, and supervise their construction.
• Discuss plans with clients, contractors, consultants, and other engineers so that they can be evaluated and necessary changes made.
• Meet with clients, such as district or regional councils, farmers, and developers, to discuss their needs.
• Plan and direct construction of rural electric-power distribution systems, and irrigation, drainage, and flood control systems for soil and water conservation.
• Prepare reports, sketches, working drawings, specifications, proposals, and budgets for proposed sites or systems.
• Test agricultural machinery and equipment to ensure adequate performance.
• Design and supervise environmental and land reclamation projects in agriculture and related industries.
• Design food processing plants and related mechanical systems.

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