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How much do ag engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for ag engineer in the United States is $101,752.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,000.00 and $116,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an ag engineer?

Ag Engineers, or Agricultural Engineers, are professionals who apply engineering principles to solve problems related to agriculture, such as improving farming equipment, developing irrigation systems, and optimizing crop production. They work to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of agricultural processes by integrating technology and environmental concerns. Their work can also involve soil and water conservation, renewable energy, and food processing innovations. Ag Engineers often collaborate with farmers, agronomists, and environmental scientists to address challenges in modern agriculture.

What projects does an ag engineer work on, and how do they collaborate with other professionals?

Ag Engineers often work on projects related to improving agricultural machinery, designing irrigation systems, or developing sustainable farming solutions. These projects usually require close collaboration with agronomists, farmers, environmental scientists, and sometimes government agencies to ensure designs meet both practical and regulatory needs. Teamwork is essential, as Ag Engineers must integrate feedback from field tests and coordinate with manufacturing or construction teams. This collaborative environment helps deliver effective solutions that address real-world agricultural challenges.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an ag engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Agricultural Engineer, you need a strong background in engineering principles, agricultural science, and a bachelor's degree in agricultural or biological engineering. Familiarity with CAD software, GIS systems, and industry standards like ASABE certification is often required. Strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, and effective communication are essential soft skills for collaborating with farmers and multidisciplinary teams. These skills enable agricultural engineers to design sustainable solutions, improve productivity, and address complex challenges in modern agriculture.

What is the difference between Ag Engineer vs Agronomist?

AspectAg EngineerAgronomist
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Agricultural Engineering or related field; Professional Engineer (PE) license often preferredBachelor's or Master's in Agronomy, Agriculture, or Plant Science; certifications like Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) beneficial
Work EnvironmentDesigning equipment, irrigation systems, and farm infrastructure; often in labs, offices, or on-siteResearching crop production, soil health, and plant management; primarily in labs, fields, or research stations
Employer & Industry UsageFarms, agricultural equipment companies, government agencies, consulting firmsFarms, research institutions, government agencies, agribusiness companies

Ag Engineers focus on designing and improving agricultural systems and equipment, while Agronomists specialize in crop and soil management to optimize plant growth. Both roles require related credentials and often work in overlapping environments, but their core responsibilities differ significantly.

Do agricultural engineers make good money?

Agricultural engineers typically earn a median annual salary that is competitive within engineering fields, with salaries varying based on experience, location, and employer. They often work in roles involving design, research, and development related to farming systems, machinery, and environmental sustainability. Advanced skills and certifications can lead to higher earning potential.

What does an agricultural engineer do?

An agricultural engineer designs and develops equipment, systems, and processes to improve farming efficiency, sustainability, and safety. They work on areas such as irrigation, machinery, soil and water conservation, and environmental impact, often using tools like CAD software and requiring knowledge of biology and engineering principles.
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Infographic showing various Ag Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,752 per year, or $48.9 per hour.

Engineer, Process Safety

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited

Deerfield, IL • On-site

$110.40 - $173.47/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 173 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

31st of 65 rated farming


Job description

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien, providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; Proven®Seed; Dyna-Gro®Seed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers’ needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien and Nutrien Ag Solutions.

Reporting to the Director, PSM, the Engineer, Process Safety will bring strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities that can be applied to equipment, systems, and program development, driving continual improvement opportunities. The successful candidate for this role will possess excellent communication and presentation skills, combined with the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively, supported by outstanding time management and organizational capabilities. Applicants will demonstrate respect for individual diversity and a genuine eagerness to collaborate, assist others, and approach challenges with determination to achieve shared success. Additionally, you are a skilled Process Hazard Analysis facilitator and an experienced incident investigation leader, with extensive knowledge of process safety management best practices and industry standards.

This role is located at Nutrien’s Deerfield, Illinois office and is not available for remote work.

What You’ll Do:
  • Oversee process safety management programs for multiple Loveland Proprietary Products facilities and provide process safety engineering expertise to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
  • Engage with site personnel in a manner that demonstrates appreciation and respect for others. Ensure by example that collaboration, positive communication and willingness to help form the foundation of a service‑oriented approach with sites and personnel.
  • Track, trend, and analyze site KPIs to drive continuous improvement of process safety and risk mitigation. Work with operations and support functions to identify process safety improvement and sustainment opportunities.
  • Collaborate on the maintenance of process safety information (PSI) as needed to support process safety, management of change, personnel training, risk assessments and risk decision making, emergency response activities, and regulatory requirements.
  • Facilitate process hazard analyses (PHAs), abnormal condition risk assessments, and support other risk studies, including safety integrity level determination (SILD) studies.
  • Provide oversight and guidance of the Management of Change process and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews.
  • Conduct reviews of proposed changes to facility designs as part of the management of change process (including participating in project design review meetings, as needed).
  • Participate in and/or lead incident investigations of process safety events. Ensure that root causes are properly identified and appropriately addressed. Oversee the development of necessary corrective and preventative actions and track them to completion.
  • Review site emergency response plans and provide recommendations for improvement, as needed.
  • Participate in internal process safety management audits and assessments, oversee the development corrective actions, and track them to completion.
  • Provide process safety management training to site personnel and mentor new engineers and leaders in the fundamentals of process safety and risk management.
  • Coach front line leaders on process safety work processes, field engagements and behaviors.
  • Assist with the development and review of inspection, testing and preventive maintenance (ITPM) plans for mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation and controls equipment; monitor and follow up on results to support risk of impairments.
  • Assist with development, implementation, and continuous improvement of process safety standards and best practices.
  • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time to other Nutrien sites.
What You’ll Bring:
  • Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering; or equivalent background and experience.
  • 15+ years in a process safety engineering role, working in an industrial processing environment.
  • Background in chemical processing, with anhydrous ammonia experience preferred.
  • Experience with PHAPro, SAP, Microsoft Excel, Word, Visio.
  • Working knowledge of process safety management (29 CFR 1910.119) and risk management plan regulations (40 CFR 68).

The salary range for this role, in Deerfield, IL location, is between $110,400 - $173,470. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.

In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan, consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee. Details will be discussed through the application process.

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

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