An agricultural engineer is responsible for applying their knowledge of engineering technology and biological science to design agricultural structures, machinery, equipment and processes. They also solve agricultural problems related to machinery, electrification, structures, soil and water conservation and the processing of agricultural products. Job duties as an agricultural engineer include working to design agricultural structures, equipment and processes, developing ways to conserve soil and water, improving the processing and storage of products, evaluating the effectiveness of designs, testing and supervising the machinery to ensure performance levels, and providing advice on water quality and issues related to water resources.
A bachelor's degree in engineering is required to be an agricultural engineer. Helpful job skills include strong analytical skills for designing and examining systems, listening skills to seek out information from clients, strong math skills, ability to problem-solve and make decisions in regards to evaluating results and selecting the best option. The future job market outlook for an agricultural engineer is fair with a steady increase.
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