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Agricultural Engineers
17-2021.00·Architecture and Engineering·Job Zone 4
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.
14Tasks
24Tech Skills
16Technical Tools
2Related STIGs
Related STIGs
2 STIGs matched via technical tools used by this role
Related STIGs
| STIG | Version | Matched Via | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Access 2016 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 1 | Microsoft Access | 95% |
| Oracle Database 19c Security Technical Implementation Guide | 1 | Oracle Database | 95% |
Technology Skills
24 technologies · 16 technical tools
Technology Skills
Technical Tools
Adobe InDesignAdobe PhotoshopAutodesk AutoCADDassault Systemes SolidWorksMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft WordOracle DatabaseOracle JavaSAP softwareSAS
Other Technologies
Eagle Point LANDCADDEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareESRI ArcViewPTC Creo ParametricPTC Pro/PipeSupervisory control and data acquisition SCADA softwareWeb browser softwareWord processing software
Task Statements
12 core · 2 supplemental
Task Statements
Core 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.
- Plan and direct construction of rural electric-power distribution systems, and irrigation, drainage, and flood control systems for soil and water conservation.
- Provide advice on water quality and issues related to pollution management, river control, and ground and surface water resources.
- Design structures for crop storage, animal shelter and loading, and animal and crop processing, and supervise their construction.
- Conduct educational programs that provide farmers or farm cooperative members with information that can help them improve agricultural productivity.
- 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.
- Design and supervise environmental and land reclamation projects in agriculture and related industries.
Supplemental Tasks
- Design food processing plants and related mechanical systems.
- Supervise food processing or manufacturing plant operations.
Top Skills
Ranked by importance score
Top Skills
Engineering and Technology4.8
Computers and Electronics4.5
Design4.3
Physics4.3
Mathematics4.3
Biology4.1
Writing4.0
Active Listening4.0
Reading Comprehension4.0
Speaking4.0
Mechanical3.9
Systems Evaluation3.9
Critical Thinking3.9
Judgment and Decision Making3.9
Complex Problem Solving3.9
English Language3.9
Mathematics3.8
Systems Analysis3.8
Food Production3.6
Chemistry3.6
Top Abilities
Ranked by importance score
Top Abilities
Written Expression4.0
Inductive Reasoning4.0
Oral Expression4.0
Written Comprehension4.0
Deductive Reasoning4.0
Oral Comprehension4.0
Problem Sensitivity3.9
Category Flexibility3.8
Information Ordering3.8
Near Vision3.6
Speech Clarity3.6
Visualization3.6
Fluency of Ideas3.5
Speech Recognition3.5
Originality3.4
Mathematical Reasoning3.4
Number Facility3.3
Selective Attention3.0
Flexibility of Closure3.0
Far Vision3.0
Work Activities
Ranked by importance score
Work Activities
Working with Computers4.7
Analyzing Data or Information4.5
Making Decisions and Solving Problems4.5
Getting Information4.5
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge4.5
Processing Information4.3
Documenting/Recording Information4.3
Thinking Creatively4.3
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards4.3
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work4.2
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates4.2
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials4.1
Scheduling Work and Activities4.0
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events4.0
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information4.0
Developing Objectives and Strategies4.0
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment4.0
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People3.9
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings3.9
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others3.8
Education, Training & Experience
Percentage of respondents reporting each level
Education, Training & Experience
Required Level of Education
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)5%
Bachelor's Degree75%
Master's Degree10%
Doctoral Degree10%
Related Work Experience
None25%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months5%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year5%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years30%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years10%
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years15%
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years5%
Over 10 years5%
On-Site or In-Plant Training
None15%
Up to and including 1 month15%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months10%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months5%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year10%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years30%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years5%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years5%
Over 10 years5%
On-the-Job Training
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month5%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months5%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months10%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year15%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years35%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years20%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years5%
Over 10 years5%