Agricultural engineer
Uses engineering and biology to solve farming problems involving machines, power, buildings, soil and water, and food processing.
Will AI replace agricultural engineer jobs?
AI changes jobs more often than it replaces them. How much AI can help with this work: Medium. More AI overlap than 53 in 100 jobs. AI helps with some tasks, like paperwork or first drafts. People still do the core of the job. 0% of this job’s working time is already spent on tasks people bring to AI at work (Anthropic Economic Index). Based on Microsoft research on real AI use at work, matched to the tasks of each job in O*NET.
What AI already helps with
- Design farm machine parts and equipment with computer design tools
- Plan and lead building of rural power, irrigation, and flood control systems
- Prepare reports, drawings, specifications, and budgets for planned sites or systems
What stays human
- Test farm machines and equipment to make sure they work well
- Visit sites to see environmental problems and check on construction
- Meet with clients like farmers and developers to learn their needs
10-year outlook · USA
Expected change in the number of these jobs by 2035: +6.9%. Typical pay: $98,590 a year. US Bureau of Labor Statistics. German figures differ, but the direction is usually similar.
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