Prepares original layout and completes detailed drawings of agricultural machinery and equipment, such as farm machinery, irrigation, power, and electrification systems, soil and water conservation equipment and agricultural harvesting and processing equipment

applies biological and engineering knowledge, design principles, and theories... [+] More

Prepares original layout and completes detailed drawings of agricultural machinery and equipment, such as farm machinery, irrigation, power, and electrification systems, soil and water conservation equipment and agricultural harvesting and processing equipment

applies biological and engineering knowledge, design principles, and theories to ensure compliance with company policy, and an end product which will perform as required. Maintains working knowledge of functions, operations, and maintenance of various types of equipment and materials used in the industry to assure appropriate utilization. [-] Less

Develops solutions to... [+] More

Develops solutions to agricultural problems concerned with power and machinery, electrification, structures, soil and water conservation, and improved processing of agricultural products, applying engineering technology and knowledge of biological sciences. Devises criteria for design, manufacture, or construction of equipment, structures, and facilities. Designs and utilizes sensing, measuring, and recording devices and instrumentation to study such problems as effects of temperature, humidity, and light on plants or animals or relative effectiveness of different methods of applying insecticides. Excludes paraprofessional positions.

Designs and directs manufacture of equipment for land tillage and fertilization, plant and animal disease and insect control, and for harvesting or moving commodities. Designs and supervises erection of structures for crop storage, animal shelter, and human dwelling, including light, heat, air-conditioning, water supply, and waste disposal. Plans and directs construction of rural electric-power distribution systems, and irrigation, drainage, and flood-control systems for soil and water conservation. Designs and supervises installation of equipment and instruments used to evaluate and process farm products, and to automate agricultural operations. Creates solutions regarding water management, drainage, disposing of waste water, and irrigation. May conduct radio and television educational programs to provide assistance to farmers, local groups, and related farm cooperatives. [-] Less

Conducts research to develop agricultural machinery and equipment, performing duties as described under research engineer.

Designs agricultural machinery and equipment, performing duties as described under design engineer, products.

Develops solutions to... [+] More

Develops solutions to agricultural problems concerned with power and machinery, electrification, structures, soil and water conservation, and improved processing of agricultural products, applying engineering technology and knowledge of biological sciences. Devises criteria for design, manufacture, or construction of equipment, structures, and facilities. Designs and utilizes sensing, measuring, and recording devices and instrumentation to study such problems as effects of temperature, humidity, and light on plants or animals or relative effectiveness of different methods of applying insecticides. Excludes paraprofessional positions.

Designs and directs manufacture of equipment for land tillage and fertilization, plant and animal disease and insect control, and for harvesting or moving commodities. Designs and supervises erection of structures for crop storage, animal shelter, and human dwelling, including light, heat, air-conditioning, water supply, and waste disposal. Plans and directs construction of rural electric-power distribution systems, and irrigation, drainage, and flood-control systems for soil and water conservation. Designs and supervises installation of equipment and instruments used to evaluate and process farm products, and to automate agricultural operations. Creates solutions regarding water management, drainage, disposing of waste water, and irrigation. May conduct radio and television educational programs to provide assistance to farmers, local groups, and related farm cooperatives. [-] Less

Conducts tests on agricultural machinery and equipment, performing duties as described under test engineer.

Sells agricultural machinery and equipment and provides technical services to client, performing duties as described under sales engineer.

Monitors quality, creates, improves, and tests chemical-plant processes, products, equipment, and instrumentation, applying chemical engineering principles and technical skills to assist chemical engineers. Collects data, prepares charts, sketches, diagrams, flowcharts, and compiles and records engineering data to clarify design details... [+] More

Monitors quality, creates, improves, and tests chemical-plant processes, products, equipment, and instrumentation, applying chemical engineering principles and technical skills to assist chemical engineers. Collects data, prepares charts, sketches, diagrams, flowcharts, and compiles and records engineering data to clarify design details or functional criteria of chemical processing and physical operation units.

Participates in fabricating, installing, and modifying equipment to ensure that critical standards are met. Tests developmental equipment and formulates standard operating procedures. Tests processing equipment and instruments to observe and record operating characteristics and performance of specified design or process. Observes chemical or physical operation processes, and recommends modification or change. Observes and confers with equipment operators to ensure specified techniques are used. Writes technical reports and submits finding to Chemical Engineer. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance of chemical processing equipment. May prepare chemical solutions for use in processing materials, such as synthetic textiles, detergents, and fertilizers following formula. May set up test apparatus. May instruct or direct activities of technical personnel. May assist in developing and testing prototype processing systems. May assist in development of pilot-plant units. [-] Less

Answers civil engineering problems, using the principles and theories of science, engineering, and mathematics. Assists Civil Engineer in planning the building of highways, buildings, bridges, dams, wastewater treatment systems, and other structures, and performs related surveys and studies. Helps Civil... [+] More

Answers civil engineering problems, using the principles and theories of science, engineering, and mathematics. Assists Civil Engineer in planning the building of highways, buildings, bridges, dams, wastewater treatment systems, and other structures, and performs related surveys and studies. Helps Civil Engineer in application of principles, methods, and techniques of civil engineering technology. Work is more limited in scope and more practically oriented than that of scientists and engineers.

Examines project specifications and talks with Civil Engineer concerning assistance required, such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, evaluation of field conditions, design changes, and reports. Conducts materials testing and analysis, using tools and equipment and applying engineering knowledge necessary to conduct tests. Prepares reports detailing tests conducted and results of tests. Surveys project sites to obtain and analyze topographical details of sites, using maps and surveying equipment. Drafts detailed dimensional drawings, such as those needed for highway plans, structural steel fabrication, and water control projects. Calculates dimensions, profile specifications, and quantities of materials such as steel, concrete, and asphalt. Inspects construction site to determine conformance of site to design specifications. May assist engineers to ensure that construction and repair of water and wastewater treatment systems meet pollution control requirements. [-] Less

Constructs, tests, and changes related electric components, equipment, products, and services, applying electrical theory and related knowledge. Uses principles and theories of science, engineering, and mathematics to solve technical problems. Work is more limited in scope and more practically oriented... [+] More

Constructs, tests, and changes related electric components, equipment, products, and services, applying electrical theory and related knowledge. Uses principles and theories of science, engineering, and mathematics to solve technical problems. Work is more limited in scope and more practically oriented than that of scientists and engineers.

Assembles and tests experimental devices, switch panels, transformers, generator windings, solenoids, and other electrical equipment and components according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles. Modifies electrical prototypes to correct functional deviations under direction of Electrical Engineer. Diagnoses cause of electrical or mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment, and performs preventative and corrective maintenance. Develops wiring diagrams, layout drawings, and engineering specifications for system or equipment modifications or expansion, and directs personnel performing routine installation and maintenance duties. Plans, directs, and records periodic electrical testing, and recommends or initiates modification or replacement of equipment that fails to meet acceptable operating standards. May work in product evaluation and testing, using measuring and diagnostic devices to adjust, test, and repair equipment. [-] Less