Occupation information for Agricultural Engineers District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: No work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• 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.
• Design agricultural machinery components and equipment, using computer-aided design (CAD) technology.
• Test agricultural machinery and equipment to ensure adequate performance.
• Visit sites to observe environmental problems, to consult with contractors, or to monitor construction activities.
• Design food processing plants and related mechanical systems.
• Design structures for crop storage, animal shelter and loading, and animal and crop processing, and supervise their construction.

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• Desktop computers
• Notebook computers
• Personal computers
• Personal digital assistant PDAs or organizers
• Plotter printers

Technology:

• Analytical or scientific software
• Computer aided design CAD software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Enterprise resource planning ERP software
• Word processing software

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