Agricultural Engineer

by HRMS Global

in Engineering
Full Time
Brisbane, Adelaide
April 23, 2021

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    April 23, 2021
  • Location
    Brisbane, Adelaide
  • Expiration date
    April 15, 2025
  • Experience
    5 Year
  • Gender
    Male
  • Qualification
    Master’s Degree
  • Career Level
    Officer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Agricultural Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in agricultural engineering, with expertise in designing and implementing efficient and sustainable farming practices. The Agricultural Engineer will play a crucial role in optimizing agricultural processes, ensuring environmental sustainability, and enhancing overall farm productivity.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement efficient and sustainable farm layouts and designs.
  • Conduct site assessments and analyze environmental factors for optimal crop production.
  • Utilize CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software for farm planning and layout.
  • Design and implement irrigation systems to ensure proper water distribution.
  • Optimize water usage through the use of sensors and smart irrigation technologies.
  • Evaluate and recommend irrigation software for efficient water management.
  • Implement precision agriculture techniques for improved crop monitoring.
  • Utilize remote sensing technologies, GPS, and GIS for precision farming.
  • Analyze data from sensors and monitoring devices to make data-driven decisions.
  • Familiarity with agricultural software for crop modeling and yield prediction.
  • Design and optimize farm machinery and equipment for efficiency and sustainability.
  • Evaluate and recommend software for farm equipment management and maintenance.
  • Collaborate with manufacturers for the development of specialized agricultural machinery.
  • Implement sustainable farming practices to minimize environmental impact.
  • Stay informed about the latest advancements in agricultural sustainability.
  • Utilize environmental modeling software to assess the ecological impact of farming activities.
  • Conduct research to identify and implement innovative agricultural technologies.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance agricultural practices.
  • Keep abreast of advancements in agricultural engineering and integrate relevant technologies.

Skill & Experience

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering or a related field.
  • Proven experience in agricultural engineering and farm management.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Familiarity with relevant software tools for agricultural engineering.
  • Preferred Software Skills:
    • CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) for farm design.
    • Irrigation software (e.g., Irrisoft, WaterWare) for water management.
    • Precision agriculture software (e.g., FarmCommand, FieldView) for data analysis.
    • GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS) for spatial analysis.
    • Environmental modeling software (e.g., SWAT, APEX) for sustainability assessments.
    • Farm equipment management software (e.g., Agworld, Trimble Ag Software).

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