Agricultural Engineer

Agricultural engineers 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

Some of the job titles of this field are Agricultural Engineer, Agricultural Systems Specialist, Conservation Engineer, Engineer, Field Engineer, Product Engineer, Product Technology Scientist, Project Engineer, Research Agricultural Engineer, and Research Engineer.

Occupation specific Information

Tasks:

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

·         Visit sites to observe environmental problems, to consult with contractors, or to monitor construction activities.

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

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

·         Test agricultural machinery and equipment to ensure adequate performance.

Occupational Requirement

Work Activities

·         Create graphical representations of mechanical equipment

·         Document technical design details.

·         Prepare proposal documents.

·         Confer with other personnel to resolve design or operational problems.

·         Investigate the environmental impact of projects.

Education & Experience Requirement

Education

B.Tech /M.Tech in Agricultural Engineering 

Related Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

Job Training

Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Skills Required

Active Listening — giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

Speaking — talking to others to convey information effectively.

Writing — communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Complex Problem Solving — identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Knowledge Required

Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming

Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models

Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications

Physics — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes

Worker Characteristic

• Investigative — Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behaviour. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.

• Realistic — Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labour, athletics, or protective services.

• Conventional — Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.

Related Occupation

·         Environmental conservation scientist

·         Environmental Engineers

·         Industrial  Ecologists

·         Soil and Plant scientist

·         Precision Agriculture Technicians