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.

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