Land-based Engineer Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Land-based Engineer includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Designing, planning and overseeing the construction of irrigation and drainage systems
  • Producing designs for and managing the construction of farm buildings
  • Designing and testing agricultural equipment including sprayers and ploughs
  • Designing and producing agricultural vehicles such as harvesters, tractors and loaders
  • Providing advice about soil conservation methods
  • Providing consultancy services.
  • Giving technical support to customers and dealers
  • Undertaking environmental impact assessments to determine the effect developments would have on the environment
  • Writing and presenting reports; carrying out relevant research
  • Working in emergency situations to restore water or electricity supplies following natural or human disasters

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Land-based Engineer duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Land-based Engineer roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.