AG ENGINEERS

WHAT DO AG ENGINEERS DO?

• Ag engineers design and develop farm equipment using computer software, Test agricultural machinery and equipment to ensure that they perform properly, and find new ways to use natural resources without harming the environment. They are the innovators of Agriculture!

WORK ACTIVITIES

• Agricultural engineers spend time at a variety of worksites, both indoors and outdoors, traveling to agricultural settings to see that equipment and machinery are functioning according to both the manufacturers’ instructions and federal and state regulations. They may work onsite when they supervise environmental reclamation or water resource management projects. Other worksites where they are employed include research and development laboratories, classrooms, and offices.

HELPFUL HIGH SCHOOL COURSES

• Ag business
• Advanced math
• Welding
• Computer classes

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Problem solving skills
• Creativity
• Have good oral and written communication skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• They usually work full time so they might often get tired.
• Sit for long periods of time.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• In offices
• Outdoors
• On farms
• In manufacturing plants

PREPARATION

• Ag engineers must have at least a bachelors degree in Ag engineering or biological engineering.
• You also need an engineering license.

SALARY RANGE

• The salary range is anywhere from $50,000 to $100,000+ depending on which field of ag engineering you do.
• The average is $77,000 to $82,000

WHY THIS CAREER INTERESTS ME

• This career is interesting to me because I love agriculture, I want to solve problems in this field, and make life easier for the everyday farmer.

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