Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer

Department

Agricultural / Biosystems Engineering Unit

(Within a government agency, local government unit (LGU), or agribusiness firm)

Reporting To

Unit Head / Division Chief or Project Manager

(Depending on organisational structure)

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, design, implement and monitor infrastructure, mechanisation and biosystems projects such as farm-to-market roads, communal irrigation, small reservoirs, post-harvest facilities, dressing plants, etc. Scribd+1
• Review and recommend engineering plans, designs and technical specifications for agricultural and fisheries-related infrastructure. Scribd
• Provide technical assistance to component cities/municipalities or partner organisations in the planning, design, inspection, performance and acceptance testing of agricultural, fisheries and biosystems machineries and equipment. Scribd
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, standards and codes related to agricultural and biosystems engineering practice (e.g., Republic Act No Ag Department Portal+1
• Supervise, inspect, evaluate or test agricultural/biological equipment and infrastructure, including performance assessment and acceptance testing. Scribd
• Assist in project cost-estimation, feasibility studies, programming of works, budget preparation, and documentation. Scribd+1
• Participate in specification writing, monitoring project implementation, ensuring quality control and standard enforcement.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, agronomy/fisheries specialists, LGU units and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare technical reports, compile data, maintain records of project accomplishments, and present to senior management or public stakeholders.
• (Optional) If in government/LGU setting: conduct regulatory and enforcement functions (e.g., building occupancy permits for agricultural/fisheries structures, registration of fish‐ponds/hatcheries). Scribd

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering (or equivalent engineering discipline) – preferably licensed (registered) under PRC. FAOLEX+1
• Experience in planning/design/implementation of agricultural/fisheries engineering works (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of engineering design, specification writing, cost estimation, feasibility study, inspection/testing
• Familiarity with applicable laws/regulations for the ABE profession in the Philippines (for example RA 10915)
• Good communication skills (written and oral), able to prepare reports, liaise with stakeholders
• Proficient in engineering tools/software (e.g., CAD, MS Office) and field monitoring activities
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-discipline teams and local government units

Specialisations (optional, depending on role)

According to the implementing guidelines under RA 10915, specialisations for Agricultural & Biosystems Engineers can include:

• Machinery and Power Engineering
• Renewable/Bio-Energy Engineering
• Automation and Instrumentation
• Irrigation and Drainage Engineering

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From Php5,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person