17-2021.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

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.

Primary Directive

Facilitate the design and implementation of agricultural engineering solutions.

Execution Steps

1
Prepare project documentation
Compile reports, sketches, and specifications for agricultural projects.
2
Conduct site visits
Observe environmental issues and monitor construction activities on-site.
3
Engage with clients
Meet with farmers and developers to assess their agricultural needs.
4
Collaborate with stakeholders
Discuss project plans with clients and contractors to refine designs.
5
Test agricultural equipment
Evaluate the performance of machinery to ensure it meets operational standards.

Toolbox Requirements

Adobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopAutodesk AutoCADDassault Systemes SolidWorksMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft WordOracle DatabaseOracle JavaSAP softwareSAS

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.