Agricultural Engineer
233912 · Unknown Career data Verified
Agricultural engineers design and develop farming equipment, machinery and structures to improve the efficiency and productivity of farm systems.
Most common salary $66k – $104k
Upper salary up to $137k
Training 0-3 years
Description
Agricultural Engineer
Typical work tasks
- 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.
Typical work environment
- Frequently works indoors in government, private business or consulting offices.
- Frequently works outdoors at sites to enable inspection.
- Works in adequately lit, heated, ventilated and clean, well maintained workspaces.Sites however may be noisy and dirty and/or involve heights.
- Works in all weathers when on site visits.
Typical physical and mental demands
- Frequently works indoors in government, private business or consulting offices.
- Frequently works outdoors at sites to enable inspection.
- Works in adequately lit, heated, ventilated and clean, well maintained workspaces.Sites however may be noisy and dirty and/or involve heights.
- Works in all weathers when on site visits.
Entry signal Reviewed
Requires a substantial formal qualification. A licence may be required for some roles or employers.
Entry barrier Formal qualification
Licence / registration Licence may be required
ANZSCO skill level 1
Next-day ready No
How this was determined (model-generated): Agricultural engineer entered via engineering degree (or 5yr experience); registration may be required only.
Entry Requirements
- A relevant tertiary qualification or at least five years applicable experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required.
- Registration may be required.
Further Comments
- There are limited opportunities for flexibility of movement.