About this role
Agricultural Engineers perform and supervise engineering work related to the use and development of agricultural land, buildings, machines and equipment.
What you might do day-to-day in this job
Typical tasks for an Agricultural Engineer include:
- studies operating requirements for a variety of agricultural machinery, structures and equipment and engages in research and development work
- advises employers, associates or clients on agricultural engineering matters and may consult with other specialists
- designs machinery, structures and equipment and prepares working drawings and other specifications, indicating materials to be used and methods of manufacture and construction
- supervises construction or manufacture and installation of structures and equipment and tests completed work to ensure compliance with specifications and safety standards.