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.

• Agricultural Engineer
• Agricultural-Research Engineer
• Design-Engineer, Agricultural Equipment
• Test Engineer, Agricultural Equipment

• 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 and supervise environmental and land reclamation projects in agriculture and related industries.
• Design food processing plants and related mechanical systems.
• 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.
• Provide advice on water quality and issues related to pollution management, river control, and ground and surface water resources.
• Supervise food processing or manufacturing plant operations.
• Test agricultural machinery and equipment to ensure adequate performance.
• Visit sites to observe environmental problems, to consult with contractors, or to monitor construction activities.

• advise clients or customers
• advise clients regarding engineering problems
• analyze ecosystem data
• analyze engineering design problems
• analyze engineering test data
• analyze project proposal to determine feasibility, cost, or time
• analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
• analyze technical data, designs, or preliminary specifications
• analyze test data
• calculate engineering specifications
• collect scientific or technical data
• communicate technical information
• compile numerical or statistical data
• confer with engineering, technical or manufacturing personnel
• confer with research personnel
• confer with scientists
• coordinate engineering project activities
• create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts
• delegate authority for engineering activities
• design construction projects
• design control systems
• design electro-mechanical equipment
• design electronic equipment
• design engineered systems
• design machines
• design power equipment
• develop or maintain databases
• develop plans for programs or projects
• develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
• develop tables depicting data
• direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
• direct and coordinate scientific research or investigative studies
• direct implementation of new procedures, policies, or programs
• direct personnel in support of engineering activities
• draw prototypes, plans, or maps to scale
• estimate cost for engineering projects
• estimate time needed for project
• evaluate costs of engineering projects
• evaluate engineering data
• evaluate manufacturing or processing systems
• evaluate product design
• examine engineering documents for completeness or accuracy
• explain complex mathematical information
• follow manufacturing methods or techniques
• inspect facilities or equipment for regulatory compliance
• interpret aerial photographs
• judge soil conditions
• lead teams in engineering projects
• perform safety inspections in agricultural, forestry, or fishing setting
• perform statistical analysis
• plan scientific research or investigative studies
• plan testing of engineering methods
• prepare long term or short term plans
• prepare reports
• prepare technical reports or related documentation
• provide analytical assessment of engineering data
• read blueprints
• read maps
• read schematics
• read technical drawings
• recommend materials for products
• resolve agricultural production problems
• resolve engineering or science problems
• test equipment as part of engineering projects or processes
• understand engineering data or reports
• use biological research techniques
• use building or land use regulations
• use computer aided drafting or design software for design, drafting, modeling, or other engineering tasks
• use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
• use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques
• use geographic positioning system (GPS)
• use government regulations
• use hazardous disposal techniques
• use hazardous materials information
• use intuitive judgment for engineering analyses
• use knowledge of investigation techniques
• use library or online Internet research techniques
• use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
• use pollution control techniques
• use project management techniques
• use quantitative research methods
• use relational database software
• use research methodology procedures within manufacturing or commerce
• use scientific research methodology
• use spreadsheet software
• use technical information in manufacturing or industrial activities
• use technical regulations for engineering problems
• use word processing or desktop publishing software
• work as a team member
• write business project or bid proposals
• write product performance requirements