Agricultural Engineer

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Innovate sustainable solutions for global agricultural challenges.
Enhance food production and resource conservation through engineering expertise.
Blend technology and nature to revolutionize farming practices.

💰 Earn $86K-$102K

📚 Bachelor Degree

⏱️ 24–48 MONTH TRAINING

📈 7.8% JOB GROWTH

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What You’ll Do

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.

Prepare reports, sketches, working drawings, specifications, proposals, and budgets for proposed sites or systems.
Discuss plans with clients, contractors, consultants, and other engineers so that they can be evaluated and necessary changes made.
Meet with clients, such as district or regional councils, farmers, and developers, to discuss their needs.
Provide advice on water quality and issues related to pollution management, river control, and ground and surface water resources.
Plan and direct construction of rural electric-power distribution systems, and irrigation, drainage, and flood control systems for soil and water conservation.

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Minimum Education

Bachelor Degree

Career Prospects

Excellent (Increasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

2 to 4 years

Job Openings

100 Annually

Median Earnings

$92,620 in California

$88,750 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Influencing or leading others
Thinking and problem solving
Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Judgment and Decision Making
Reading Comprehension

You value 🙏

Accomplishing things
Having freedom
Job security

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Agricultural Engineer

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Bachelor's Degree

A bachelor's degree typically results in increased knowledge about a variety of academic subjects, specialized knowledge in a focused field of study, and is considered the foundational qualification for many careers.

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