Power, Structural & Technical Systems

Overview

People who work in the Power, Structural and Technical Systems pathway apply knowledge of engineering, hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics, power, structures, and controls to the field of agriculture. They design agricultural structures as well as machinery and equipment. They develop ways to conserve soil and water and to improve the processing of agricultural products.

 

 

 

Active Job Openings Power, Structural & Technical Systems

Ag Products Sales Representative
Service Technician
Technician
Customer Service Technician
Marketing Communications Coordinator
Ag Sales Specialist
Entry Level Sales Position

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Credentials

• All levels of postsecondary degrees and certificates are available. Degrees range from an associate degree to a Ph.D., and certifications include Certified Welding Machine Operator, Certified Safety Professional, Certified Machinist, Structural Engineer and others.
• Machinists who operate computer-control programmers train in various ways—in apprenticeship programs, informally on the job and in secondary, vocational or postsecondary schools.

Employment Outlook

Employment of individuals in the power, structural and technical systems pathway is expected to grow about the same as the average for all occupations through 2010. Increasing demand for agricultural products, continued efforts for more efficient agricultural production and increasing emphasis on the conserving of resources should result in good job opportunities in the coming years