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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.

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• Prepare reports, sketches, working drawings, specifications, proposals, and budgets for proposed sites or systems.
• Provide advice on water quality and issues related to pollution management, river control, and ground and surface water resources.
• Design and supervise environmental and land reclamation projects in agriculture and related industries.
• Design agricultural machinery components and equipment using computer-aided design (CAD) technology.
• Discuss plans with clients, contractors, consultants, and other engineers so that they can be evaluated and necessary changes made.
• Design food processing plants and related mechanical systems.
• Plan and direct construction of rural electric-power distribution systems, and irrigation, drainage, and flood control systems for soil and water conservation.
• Supervise food processing or manufacturing plant operations.
• Test agricultural machinery and equipment to ensure adequate performance.
• Design structures for crop storage, animal shelter and loading, and animal and crop processing, and supervise their construction.

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

• Computer aided design CAD software
• Graphics or photo imaging software
• Presentation software
• Spreadsheet software
• Word processing software