Agricultural Engineers
SOC Code: 17-2021
Agricultural Engineerss prepare reports, sketches, working drawings, specifications, proposals, and budgets for proposed sites or systems. This career typically requires considerable preparation (2-4 years). With an AI-proof score of 91.4/100, this role has high resilience to automation. Key skills include Reading Comprehension, Complex Problem Solving, Mathematics.
AI-Proof Score: 91.4 — Very High
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Median Salary
$84,630
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Job Growth
5.9%
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Training Time
Considerable preparation (2-4 years)
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Job Zone
Zone 4 / 5
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Training Cost
~$40,000
Key Skills
- •Reading Comprehension
- •Complex Problem Solving
- •Mathematics
- •Active Listening
- •Critical Thinking
- •Speaking
- •Writing
Common Tasks
- ✓Prepare reports, sketches, working drawings, specifications, proposals, and budgets for proposed sites or systems.
- ✓Visit sites to observe environmental problems, to consult with contractors, or to monitor construction activities.
- ✓Meet with clients, such as district or regional councils, farmers, and developers, to discuss their needs.
- ✓Discuss plans with clients, contractors, consultants, and other engineers so that they can be evaluated and necessary changes made.
- ✓Test agricultural machinery and equipment to ensure adequate performance.
Training & Resources
Why AI-Proof?
- ✅Requires hands-on physical presence and dexterity
- ✅Demands human empathy, judgment, and trust
- ✅Operates in unpredictable, variable environments
- ✅Social and regulatory barriers to full automation