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.
- Tasks
- 14 tasks12 core, 2 supplemental
- Family
- Architecture & EngineeringOne of its 59 occupations
- Code
- 17-2021.00SOC 2018: 17-2021
What the work is made of
12 core tasks and 2 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Prepare reports, sketches, working drawings, specifications, proposals, and budgets for proposed sites or systems.Core taskTask 5336Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 2. Visit sites to observe environmental problems, to consult with contractors, or to monitor construction activities.Core taskTask 5325Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 3. Meet with clients, such as district or regional councils, farmers, and developers, to discuss their needs.Core taskTask 5337Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 4. Discuss plans with clients, contractors, consultants, and other engineers so that they can be evaluated and necessary changes made.Core taskTask 5331Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 5. Test agricultural machinery and equipment to ensure adequate performance.Core taskTask 5327Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 6. Plan and direct construction of rural electric-power distribution systems, and irrigation, drainage, and flood control systems for soil and water conservation.Core taskTask 5334Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 7. Provide advice on water quality and issues related to pollution management, river control, and ground and surface water resources.Core taskTask 5329Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 8. Design structures for crop storage, animal shelter and loading, and animal and crop processing, and supervise their construction.Core taskTask 5328Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 9. Conduct educational programs that provide farmers or farm cooperative members with information that can help them improve agricultural productivity.Core taskTask 5330Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 10. Design sensing, measuring, and recording devices, and other instrumentation used to study plant or animal life.Core taskTask 5338Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 11. Design agricultural machinery components and equipment, using computer-aided design (CAD) technology.Core taskTask 5326Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 12. Design and supervise environmental and land reclamation projects in agriculture and related industries.Core taskTask 5333Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 13. Design food processing plants and related mechanical systems.Supplemental taskTask 5335Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2024
- Task 14. Supervise food processing or manufacturing plant operations.Supplemental taskTask 5332Rated by 19 occupational experts, August 2024
Where this comes from
Quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor, and credited. Nothing on this page is written by us.
How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 17-2021
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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