Agricultural Engineers
Code: 17-2021.00
Bright Outlook
Zone 4
Median Annual Salary
£98,590
Range: £68,060 - £166,460
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Four: High Preparation Needed
Job Zone 4
Industry Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They 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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Agricultural Engineer
Agricultural Systems Specialist
Conservation Engineer
Engineer
Field Engineer
Product Engineer
Product Technology Scientist
Project Engineer
Research Agricultural Engineer
Research Engineer
Daily Duties & On-The-Job 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.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Computer aided design CAD software
Autodesk AutoCAD
Dassault Systemes SolidWorks
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Data base user interface and query software
Microsoft Access
Oracle Database
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
reading work related information
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it
thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
Engineering and Technology
product and service development
computers and electronics
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
physics
Arts and Humanities
English language
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
food production
Verbal
communicate by speaking
communicate by writing
Ideas and Logic
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
use rules to solve problems
Math
choose the right type of math to solve a problem
add, subtract, multiply, or divide
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Innovation
Intellectual Curiosity
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cautiousness
Integrity
Frequently Asked Questions About Agricultural Engineers
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Agricultural Engineers is £98,590. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £68,060, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £166,460 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Agricultural Engineers typically aligns with Job Zone 4 (Job Zone Four: High Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Essential skills and tooling for a Agricultural Engineers include: Autodesk AutoCAD, Dassault Systemes SolidWorks, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Access, Oracle Database. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are very likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Bright).
Live UK Vacancies for Agricultural Engineers
Search AllAgricultural Engineer
Lloyd Ltd Carlisle
crewe
Permanent
Agricultural Engineer
CV-Library
Aylsham, Norfolk
Permanent
Mobile Agricultural Engineer
Holt Recruitment
exeter
Permanent
Mobile Agricultural Engineer
CV-Library
Exeter
Permanent
Junior Agricultural Engineer (Workshop & Field)
Ernest Gordon Recruitment
crewe, cheshire
Permanent Contract
Field & Workshop Agricultural Engineer - Van + Training
Lloyd Ltd Carlisle
crewe
Permanent
Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£68,060
Median Annual (Average):
£98,590
90th Percentile (Senior):
£166,460
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