Ingeniero Agrónomo Remoto - Riego y Recursos Hídricos

Placements24; Tlaquepaque; Hybrid; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Placements24 partners with a forward-thinking agricultural consultancy to fill a remote Ingeniero Agrónomo Especialista en Riego y Recursos Hídricos role. You will design, implement, and optimize irrigation systems and water conservation strategies for farms across Mexico, leveraging hydrology, soil science, and advanced irrigation technologies.

The role emphasizes independent remote work, strong analytical skills, and collaboration with agronomists and engineers to deliver sustainable water

Qualifications

• Degree in Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering (hydraulics) or Agronomy.
• Minimum 4 years designing/managing irrigation systems and water resources in agriculture.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, hydrology, soil physics, and plant physiology.
• Proficiency with irrigation design tools (AutoCAD, irrigation software) and water modeling software.
• Experience with sensors, controllers, pumps in irrigation tech.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication for technical reports and client interactions.
• Remote work capability and ability to manage multiple projects independently in a remote setting.
• Familiarity with water management regulations in Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer efficient irrigation systems (drip, sprinkler, subsurface) for specific crops and soils.
• Conduct water balance assessments and develop water management plans.
• Analyze soil moisture, weather, and crop water needs to optimize irrigation schedules.
• Evaluate existing irrigation infrastructure and propose upgrades for efficiency.
• Provide expert advice to farmers and managers on water management best practices.
• Stay updated on new irrigation technologies and regulations.
• Develop proposals and technical reports for clients outlining solutions and outcomes.
• Collaborate remotely with agronomists and engineers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Troubleshoot irrigation system malfunctions and performance issues.
• Promote sustainable water use practices within the agricultural community.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Technical communication

Remote work

Education

Bachelors in Agricultural/Civil Eng (Hydraulics)

Agronomy background

Tools

AutoCAD

Water modeling software

Irrigation design tools

Job description

Placements24 partners with a forward-thinking agricultural consultancy to fill a remote Ingeniero Agrónomo Especialista en Riego y Recursos Hídricos role. You will design, implement, and optimize irrigation systems and water conservation strategies for farms across Mexico, leveraging hydrology, soil science, and advanced irrigation technologies.

The role emphasizes independent remote work, strong analytical skills, and collaboration with agronomists and engineers to deliver sustainable water