Agricultural Engineer

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Agricultural Engineer Example 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.

What Do Agricultural Engineers Do On a Daily Basis?
  • Design sensing, measuring, and recording devices, and other instrumentation used to study plant or animal life.
  • Design agricultural machinery components and equipment, using computer-aided design (CAD) technology.
  • Provide advice on water quality and issues related to pollution management, river control, and ground and surface water resources.
  • Prepare reports, sketches, working drawings, specifications, proposals, and budgets for proposed sites or systems.
  • Supervise food processing or manufacturing plant operations.
  • Discuss plans with clients, contractors, consultants, and other engineers so that they can be evaluated and necessary changes made.
Skills Required for Agricultural Engineers
  • Critical Thinking : Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Active Listening : Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Complex Problem Solving : Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Judgment and Decision Making : Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
  • Reading Comprehension : Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
  • Speaking : Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Average Salary and Job Demand

The typical yearly salary for Agricultural Engineers is somewhere between $46,500 and $116,850. Agricultural Engineers who work in Illinois, Iowa, or Ohio , make the highest salaries. There were about 2,700 jobs for Agricultural Engineer in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 7.4% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 200 new jobs for Agricultural Engineer by 2026.

Tools & Technologies Used by Agricultural Engineers
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft Access
  • Word processing software
  • Microsoft Project
  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • SAS
  • Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
  • Oracle software
  • Enterprise resource planning ERP software
  • PTC Creo Parametric
  • SAP software
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