"Agricultural Engineer"

Job Description - Part 1 - Duties and Tasks

Basic Job Description:

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.

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Duties / Tasks Part 2
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Job Duties and Tasks for: "Agricultural Engineer"

1) Visit sites to observe environmental problems, to consult with contractors, and/or to monitor construction activities.

2) Design agricultural machinery components and equipment, using computer-aided design technology.

3) Test agricultural machinery and equipment to ensure adequate performance.

4) Design structures for crop storage, animal shelter and loading, and animal and crop processing, and supervise their construction.

5) Provide advice on water quality and issues related to pollution management, river control, and ground and surface water resources.

6) Conduct educational programs that provide farmers or farm cooperative members with information that can help them improve agricultural productivity.

7) Discuss plans with clients, contractors, consultants, and other engineers so that they can be evaluated and necessary changes made.

8) Supervise food processing or manufacturing plant operations.

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9) Design and supervise environmental and land reclamation projects in agriculture and related industries.

10) Plan and direct construction of rural electric-power distribution systems, and irrigation, drainage, and flood control systems for soil and water conservation.

11) Design food processing plants and related mechanical systems.

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12) Prepare reports, sketches, working drawings, specifications, proposals, and budgets for proposed sites or systems.

13) Meet with clients, such as district or regional councils, farmers, and developers, to discuss their needs.

14) Design sensing, measuring, and recording devices, and other instrumentation used to study plant or animal life.