How do they match: Agricultural Engineers

  • Agricultural Systems Specialist
  • Product Technology Scientist

  • 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.

  • Conduct educational programs that provide farmers or farm cooperative members with information that can help them improve agricultural productivity.
  • Design agricultural machinery components and equipment, using computer-aided design (CAD) technology.
  • Design food processing plants and related mechanical systems.
  • 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.

  • Communicate technical information to suppliers, contractors, or regulatory agencies.
  • Design industrial processing systems.
  • Test performance of electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems or equipment.