Agricultural Engineers

# 592 overall · better than 32.0% of other jobs
3.1
Moderate Risk
0% tasks are partially/fully automatable
2/5
Automatability
2/5
Emotional Intelligence
3/5
Technical Feasibility
3/5
Ethics
3/5
Forgivability
4/5
Economic Incentive
4/5
Physical Requirements
Despite varied requirements, there are substantial incentives to introduce AI and robotics in agricultural engineering. While many tasks can be automated, human oversight remains crucial for complex tasks and error resolution, indicating moderate risk of displacement.

Median Salary: $88,750

Traits: 57

47/100Consequence_of_Error
76/100Contact_With_Others
63/100Coordinate_or_Lead_Others
23/100Cramped_Work_Space_Awkward_Positions
60/100Deal_With_External_Customers
6/100Deal_With_Physically_Aggressive_People
37/100Deal_With_Unpleasant_or_Angry_People
35/100Degree_of_Automation
76/100Duration_of_Typical_Work_Week
99/100Electronic_Mail
36/100Exposed_to_Contaminants
5/100Exposed_to_Disease_or_Infections
20/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Conditions
34/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Equipment
16/100Exposed_to_High_Places
23/100Exposed_to_Minor_Burns_Cuts_Bites_or_Stings
7/100Exposed_to_Radiation
12/100Exposed_to_Whole_Body_Vibration
22/100Extremely_Bright_or_Inadequate_Lighting
88/100Face-to-Face_Discussions
81/100Freedom_to_Make_Decisions
49/100Frequency_of_Conflict_Situations
73/100Frequency_of_Decision_Making
76/100Impact_of_Decisions_on_Co-workers_or_Company_Results
78/100Importance_of_Being_Exact_or_Accurate
47/100Importance_of_Repeating_Same_Tasks
63/100In_an_Enclosed_Vehicle_or_Equipment
34/100In_an_Open_Vehicle_or_Equipment
82/100Indoors_Environmentally_Controlled
53/100Indoors_Not_Environmentally_Controlled
70/100Letters_and_Memos
59/100Level_of_Competition
57/100Outdoors_Exposed_to_Weather
50/100Outdoors_Under_Cover
10/100Pace_Determined_by_Speed_of_Equipment
45/100Physical_Proximity
43/100Public_Speaking
60/100Responsibility_for_Outcomes_and_Results
62/100Responsible_for_Others_Health_and_Safety
43/100Sounds_Noise_Levels_Are_Distracting_or_Uncomfortable
17/100Spend_Time_Bending_or_Twisting_the_Body
13/100Spend_Time_Climbing_Ladders_Scaffolds_or_Poles
16/100Spend_Time_Keeping_or_Regaining_Balance
17/100Spend_Time_Kneeling_Crouching_Stooping_or_Crawling
25/100Spend_Time_Making_Repetitive_Motions
72/100Spend_Time_Sitting
32/100Spend_Time_Standing
34/100Spend_Time_Using_Your_Hands_to_Handle_Control_or_Feel_Objects_Tools_or_Controls
23/100Spend_Time_Walking_and_Running
81/100Structured_versus_Unstructured_Work
91/100Telephone
62/100Time_Pressure
36/100Very_Hot_or_Cold_Temperatures
48/100Wear_Common_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Safety_Shoes_Glasses_Gloves_Hearing_Protection_Hard_Hats_or_Life_Jackets
21/100Wear_Specialized_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Breathing_Apparatus_Safety_Harness_Full_Protection_Suits_or_Radiation_Protection
21/100Work_Schedules
85/100Work_With_Work_Group_or_Team

Tasks performed as Agricultural Engineers

Low to No Risk
13
Moderate Risk
0
High Risk
0
Extreme Risk
0
  • 1.8Visit sites to observe environmental problems, to consult with contractors, or to monitor construction activities.
  • 1.3Design agricultural machinery components and equipment, using computer-aided design (CAD) technology.
  • 2.5Test agricultural machinery and equipment to ensure adequate performance.
  • 0.5Design structures for crop storage, animal shelter and loading, and animal and crop processing, and supervise their construction.
  • 1.5Provide advice on water quality and issues related to pollution management, river control, and ground and surface water resources.
  • 1.5Conduct educational programs that provide farmers or farm cooperative members with information that can help them improve agricultural productivity.
  • 0.5Discuss plans with clients, contractors, consultants, and other engineers so that they can be evaluated and necessary changes made.
  • 1.2Design and supervise environmental and land reclamation projects in agriculture and related industries.
  • 1Plan and direct construction of rural electric-power distribution systems, and irrigation, drainage, and flood control systems for soil and water conservation.
  • 1Design food processing plants and related mechanical systems.
  • 1.5Prepare reports, sketches, working drawings, specifications, proposals, and budgets for proposed sites or systems.
  • 0.5Meet with clients, such as district or regional councils, farmers, and developers, to discuss their needs.
  • 1.2Design sensing, measuring, and recording devices, and other instrumentation used to study plant or animal life.

0.0% of Agricultural Engineers tasks can be automated with AI or robotics

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