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Occupational Report
for Agricultural Engineers (17-2021)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
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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Employment Outlook
for Agricultural Engineers
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2008 employment is estimated to be much smaller than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at at about the regional average rate. Total job openings are projected to be much lower than the regional average.Due to few projected job openings in this occupation, reasonable employment opportunities do not exist. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings
for Agricultural Engineers
There are 1 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 1
are listed below.
Job Openings from the Web
for Agricultural Engineers
There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information
for Agricultural Engineers
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Agricultural Engineers
| Region |
---------------- 2010 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$21.81 |
$24.29 |
$33.90 |
$53.29 |
$58.16
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$36.28 |
$75,460 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Agricultural Engineers
Educational Requirements
for Agricultural Engineers
Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a master's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Agricultural Engineers
- Adjust And Repair Mechanical Controls
- Analyze Engineering Design Problems
- Apply Basic Chemistry
- Apply Basic Engineering Principles
- Apply Design Engineering Theory
- Apply Drafting And Mechanical Drawing Knowledge And Techniques
- Apply Field Notes To Detailed Technical Drawings
- Apply Horticultural Techniques
- Apply Knowledge Of Material Characteristics To Engineering Projects
- Apply Land Surveying Techniques
- Apply Mechanical Engineering Principles
- Apply Plant Materials Principles
- Apply Principles Of Soil Protection, Improvement And Conservation
- Apply Regional Planning Theory
- Apply Research Methodology To Science Or Engineering
- Apply Soil Science Principles
- Apply Statistical Methods
- Apply Technical Engineering Regulations
- Convert Ideas Into Products
- Design Agricultural Equipment And Machinery
- Design And Conduct Tests Of Engineered Systems
- Design And Lay Out Construction Projects
- Design Animal, Crop And Horticultural Buildings
- Design Control Systems
- Design Information And Decision Support Systems
- Design Irrigation And Drainage Systems
- Design Tables Depicting Data
- Develop And Revise Databases
- Develop Management Control Systems
- Diagnose And Solve Agricultural Production Problems
- Explain Complex Mathematical Information
- Follow Hazardous Materials Specifications
- Install And Adjust Electromechanical Control Instruments
- Interpret Computerized Data And Reports
- Judge Soil Conditions
- Operate Precision Test Equipment
- Plan And Test Engineering Methods
- Plan Rural Roads And Infrastructure
- Prepare Reports In Timely Manner
- Provide Analytical Assessment Of Engineering Data
- Provide Consulting Services
- Read And Interpret Aerial Photographs
- Read Blueprints And Technical Drawings
- Research And Apply Land Use Regulations
- Solve Engineering Problems
- Supervise Engineering Projects
- Test Equipment As Part Of Engineering Projects And Processes
- Understand Physical Properties Of Agricultural And Food Products
- Use Algebra
- Use Analog And Digital Electronics In Measuring And Controlling Devices
- Use Calculus
- Use Computer Aided Drafting Software
- Use Computers For Design, Drafting, Modeling And Other Engineering Tasks
- Use Geometry
- Use Gis Software
- Use Project Management Techniques
- Use Quantitative Research Methods
- Use Trigonometry
- Write Product Descriptions
Schools and Training Providers
for Agricultural Engineers
The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.
Oregon State University
104 Kerr Administration Bldg.
Corvallis, OR 97331
Phone: (541) 737-0123
Programs of Training:
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Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Agricultural Engineers
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