17 employers surveyed representing 75 employees in this occupation. Does not include sales engineers. There are approximately 75-85 agricultural engineers currently employed in Sacramento and Yolo Counties.
Few jobs are union.
Less than 10 job openings are projected per year due to a net increase in occupation size. Of the employers surveyed, all report that their recent hires have completed 4 years of college. Most employers require 2-4 years of prior experience. A few also report that AutoCAD skills are important. A few employers report that knowledge of geographical information systems is becoming increasingly important.