Biological and agricultural engineers apply engineering, physical, and biological principles to living systems in a diverse world of opportunities. They design machines and structures; manage natural resources such as soil, water, crops, and forests; analyze and design ways to maintain healthy environments for humans and animals; process food, feed, and fiber, and waste products; and develop efficient applications of computers and automatic controls for agricultural operations and processes.

Many businesses and industries use the knowledge and experience of a biological and agricultural engineer. As a result, students graduating from K-State have found careers suited to their interests and education in Kansas and other states. The following are some positions held by recent graduates:

• Environmental engineer with local, national, and international consulting firms.
• Application engineer for an off-road equipment manufacturer.
• Environmental engineer with major energy production corporations.
• Design and test engineer with an agricultural machinery company.
• Medical school, veterinary medical school, and law school students.
• Design engineer for an irrigation equipment manufacturing company.
• Food engineer for a contractor developing the space mission to Mars.
• Natural resources and environmental engineer for numerous government agencies (local and federal).
• Design engineer for a major food processing company.
• International consultant working in agricultural development.
• Sales engineer/technical support person for a machinery manufacturer.
• University faculty member in teaching, research, and extension (with advanced degrees).