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Career: Agricultural Engineers
Job Description
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.
Job Tasks
Importance %age |
Task Description |
100
|
Discuss plans with clients, contractors, consultants, and other engineers so that they can be evaluated and necessary changes made. |
96
|
Prepare reports, sketches, working drawings, specifications, proposals, and budgets for proposed sites or systems. |
91
|
Visit sites to observe environmental problems, to consult with contractors, or to monitor construction activities. |
91
|
Meet with clients such as district or regional councils, farmers, and developers, to discuss their needs. |
87
|
Provide advice on water quality and issues related to pollution management, river control, and ground and surface water resources. |
87
|
Design and supervise environmental and land reclamation projects in agriculture and related industries. |
87
|
Design agricultural machinery components and equipment using computer-aided design (CAD) technology. |
83
|
Plan and direct construction of rural electric-power distribution systems, and irrigation, drainage, and flood control systems for soil and water conservation. |
83
|
Design structures for crop storage, animal shelter and loading, and animal and crop processing, and supervise their construction. |
83
|
Test agricultural machinery and equipment to ensure adequate performance. |
83
|
Conduct educational programs that provide farmers or farm cooperative members with information that can help them improve agricultural productivity. |
79
|
Design food processing plants and related mechanical systems. |
75
|
Supervise food processing or manufacturing plant operations. |
70
|
Design sensing, measuring, and recording devices, and other instrumentation used to study plant or animal life. |
Work Activities
Importance %age |
Activity Description |
82
|
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
|
82
|
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
|
81
|
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
|
80
|
Analyzing Data or Information
|
80
|
Processing Information
|
78
|
Thinking Creatively
|
77
|
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
|
77
|
Getting Information
|
76
|
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
|
73
|
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
|
73
|
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
|
72
|
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
|
70
|
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
|
70
|
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
|
70
|
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
|
68
|
Scheduling Work and Activities
|
67
|
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
|
67
|
Documenting/Recording Information
|
66
|
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
|
65
|
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
|
65
|
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
|
65
|
Developing and Building Teams
|
64
|
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
|
63
|
Interacting With Computers
|
62
|
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
|
61
|
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
|
60
|
Developing Objectives and Strategies
|
57
|
Coaching and Developing Others
|
57
|
Training and Teaching Others
|
57
|
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
|
55
|
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
|
54
|
Performing Administrative Activities
|
54
|
Staffing Organizational Units
|
51
|
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
|
49
|
Selling or Influencing Others
|
46
|
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
|
45
|
Controlling Machines and Processes
|
40
|
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
|
32
|
Handling and Moving Objects
|
32
|
Performing General Physical Activities
|
26
|
Assisting and Caring for Others
|