Especialista en Riego y Gestión Hídrica Remoto

Placements24; Hermosillo; Hybrid; MXN 480,000 - 980,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Online training

Virtual conferences

Paid holidays

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Especialista en Riego y Manejo Hídrico Agrícola for a fully remote role within Mexico. You will design and optimize irrigation systems, leverage GIS/CAD tools, and develop water management plans to conserve water and improve crop yields.

Ideal candidates have a master's degree in a relevant field, 5+ years in irrigation design, and strong analytical and communication skills. Remote work requires self-management and timely reporting to a global team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in agricultural irrigation design and water management.
• Strong understanding of hydraulics, soil-plant-water relations, and scheduling.
• Experience with irrigation technologies and CAD/GIS software.
• Fluency or strong proficiency in English is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Analyze soil, climate data and crop water needs to design irrigation strategies.
• Recommend installation and maintenance of drip, sprinkler, and subsurface systems.
• Develop water management plans prioritizing conservation and efficiency.
• Monitor irrigation performance using remote sensing, GIS, and related tech.
• Troubleshoot system issues and optimize to reduce water loss.
• Stay updated on irrigation tech and regulations.
• Educate clients and field teams on best practices for water management and scheduling.
• Collaborate with agronomists and farm managers to align plans with production.
• Prepare technical reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
• Contribute to development of water management tools and software.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Remote work experience

Project coordination

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in Agricultural Engineering / Civil Engineering (hydraulics) / Water Resources Management

Tools

CAD

GIS

Data analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Especialista en Riego y Manejo Hídrico Agrícola for a fully remote role within Mexico. You will design and optimize irrigation systems, leverage GIS/CAD tools, and develop water management plans to conserve water and improve crop yields.

Ideal candidates have a master's degree in a relevant field, 5+ years in irrigation design, and strong analytical and communication skills. Remote work requires self-management and timely reporting to a global team.