Irrigation Engineer

Private Advertiser; Makati; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Makati is seeking an Irrigation Engineer to design, implement, and optimize irrigation infrastructure across deepwell and booster pumps, transmission lines, and automated controls. You will lead maintenance protocols, supervise field teams and contractors, and ensure regulatory compliance and water resource optimization.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, preventive maintenance, and data-driven optimization with opportunities to advance into senior leadership as the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a closely related technical discipline.
• 3–5 years of direct irrigation operations and pump management experience.
• Advanced hydraulics, pumps, pipes, and flow control knowledge.
• Proven supervision of technical teams and contractors.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, EPANET or hydraulic modeling tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and oversee daily irrigation operations and maintenance.
• Analyze system data to optimize distribution and energy efficiency.
• Diagnose faults across irrigation networks and lead repairs.
• Mentor and evaluate junior engineers and maintenance crews.
• Manage contractors/vendors per specs, budget, and safety rules.
• Establish PM schedules and standard operating procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and site inspections.
• Prepare technical reports, budgets, and asset management plans.
• Design upgrade projects and automate control (SCADA/Telemetry).

Skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelors in Agricultural Engineering

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

EPANET

Hydraulic modeling tools

Job description

I. Job Summary:

The Irrigation Engineer is responsible for the design, implementation, management, and continuous optimization of the company's overall irrigation infrastructure. Operating at a mid-to-senior technical level, this role oversees the operational efficiency of deepwell and booster pumps, main transmission lines, distribution networks, and automated control systems. The Irrigation Engineer provides technical leadership, manages maintenance protocols, supervises daily operational teams and third-party contractors, and ensures optimal water resource management and regulatory compliance.

II. Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct, and oversee the daily operations and maintenance of all irrigation assets, including deepwell pumps, booster stations, filtration units, and main distribution lines.

• Analyze system performance data, pump curves, and flow rates to optimize water distribution, improve energy efficiency, and minimize operational downtime.

• Diagnose complex mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults across the irrigation network and lead corrective maintenance strategies.

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate the performance of junior engineers, technicians, and field maintenance crews.

• Manage third-party contractors and vendors, ensuring all repairs, installations, and infrastructure projects meet technical specifications, budget constraints, and safety standards.

• Establish, implement, and track Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules and standardized operational procedures for all pumping and piping assets.

• Conduct regular operational risk assessments, environmental compliance audits, and site inspections under various field conditions.

• Compile comprehensive technical reports, operational budgets, water production logs, and long-term asset management strategies for executive management.

• Design and execute infrastructure upgrade projects, pipeline expansions, and automated control integration (SCADA/Telemetry) as operations scale.

III. Career Progression & Leadership Scope:

• Serves as the primary technical authority for the irrigation department, bridging field execution with executive operational planning.

• Actively mentors Junior Irrigation Engineers and Supervisors to build departmental technical capacity and internal leadership pipelines.

• Evaluated on key performance indicators including asset uptime, water efficiency, project delivery timelines, cost management, and safety compliance.

• Positions the incumbent for future advancement into senior management roles, such as Irrigation Manager or Infrastructure & Facilities Director.

IV. Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.

• 3-5 years of direct professional experience in large-scale agricultural, commercial, or municipal irrigation operations and pump system management.

• Advanced technical knowledge of hydraulics, deepwell and centrifugal pumps, pressure regulation, pipe networks, and automated flow control systems.

• Proven track record in supervising technical teams, managing contractors, and executing preventive maintenance programs.

• Proficiency in engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, EPANET, or hydraulic modeling tools) and MS Office Suite.

• Strong project management, analytical problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills.

• Valid driver's license (preferably for 4-wheel pick-up/utility vehicles) and willingness to conduct extensive field operations.