Architecture and Engineering Occupations

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 46,500 - 116,850; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for an Agricultural Engineer to design machinery and advise on environmental issues. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering and offers a salary range from approximately $46,500 to $116,850. Candidates will also utilize various software tools including AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications. The position is crucial in addressing agricultural challenges and improving farming processes in the United States. Strong problem-solving skills and experience in the field are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering or a related field required.
• Advanced positions may require a master’s degree.
• Skills in CAD technology are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design agricultural machinery components using CAD technology.
• Provide advice on water quality and pollution management.
• Prepare working drawings, specifications, and budgets.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Active Listening

Complex Problem Solving

Judgment and Decision Making

Reading Comprehension

Speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering or related field

Master’s degree for advanced positions

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Autodesk AutoCAD

SAS

Oracle software

PTC Creo Parametric

Job description

Agricultural Engineer

What is an Agricultural Engineer?

Agricultural Engineer Example 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.

Responsibilities

• Design sensing, measuring, and recording devices, and other instrumentation used to study plant or animal life.
• Design agricultural machinery components and equipment, using computer-aided design (CAD) technology.
• Provide advice on water quality and issues related to pollution management, river control, and ground and surface water resources.
• Prepare reports, sketches, working drawings, specifications, proposals, and budgets for proposed sites or systems.
• Supervise food processing or manufacturing plant operations.
• Discuss plans with clients, contractors, consultants, and other engineers so that they can be evaluated and necessary changes made.

Key Skills

• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• 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.
• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Other Job Titles

• Research Leader
• Supplier Quality Engineer (SQE)
• Field Research Associate
• Agriculture Consultant
• Farm Equipment Engineer

Industry Demand

There were about 2,700 jobs for Agricultural Engineer in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 7.4% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 200 new jobs for Agricultural Engineer by 2026. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 200 job openings in this field each year. States with strong growth include North Carolina, Washington, and Alabama; states with slower growth include Wisconsin, Oregon, and Ohio.

Salary Overview

The typical yearly salary for Agricultural Engineers is somewhere between $46,500 and $116,850. Higher salaries are found in Illinois, Iowa, and Ohio.

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Web browser software
• Microsoft Access
• Word processing software
• Microsoft Project
• Autodesk AutoCAD
• Microsoft SharePoint
• Adobe Photoshop
• SAS
• Adobe InDesign
• Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) software
• Oracle software
• Dassault Systemes SOLIDWORKS
• Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• PTC Creo Parametric
• SAP software

Education & Career Path

To become an Agricultural Engineer, one typically pursues a bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering or a related field. Advanced positions may require a master’s degree.