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CAREER
Agricultural Engineers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$84,410
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+1.6% (little or no change)
Most Common Level of Education
Bachelor's degree
Career
What Agricultural Engineers Do
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.
Other Job Titles Agricultural Engineers May Have
Agricultural Engineer, Agricultural Systems Specialist, Conservation Engineer, Engineer, Product Engineer, Product Technology Scientist, Project Engineer, Research Agricultural Engineer
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Prepare reports, sketches, working drawings, specifications, proposals, and budgets for proposed sites or systems.
- 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.
- Provide advice on water quality and issues related to pollution management, river control, and ground and surface water resources.
- Plan and direct construction of rural electric-power distribution systems, and irrigation, drainage, and flood control systems for soil and water conservation.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Agricultural Engineers
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (41%)
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctoral or professional degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
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