Junior Irrigation Engineer

Private Advertiser; Makati; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser in Makati is seeking a Junior Irrigation Engineer to support operation, maintenance, and monitoring of golf course irrigation systems. Based at Makati headquarters with frequent travel to Tagaytay, this structured program aims to transition into the Irrigation Supervisor role.

You will learn under supervision, gain hands-on experience in pumps, hydraulics, and field coordination, and progress through a defined development pathway toward leadership responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Engineering (Agricultural & Biosystems, Civil, Mechanical, or related).
• 1–2 years in water systems, pumps, or turf irrigation; fresh graduates welcome with aptitude.
• Valid driver's license; able to drive 4-wheel pickup to golf course site.

Responsibilities

• Assist Irrigation Supervisor in day-to-day supervision and task delegation.
• Conduct field inspections and data collection for pumps and transmission networks.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance on deepwells, booster pumps, valves, and piping.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues with irrigation equipment and controllers.
• Record water meter readings and track water usage metrics.
• Assist contractor oversight ensuring safety, quality, and timelines.
• Maintain technical logs, water usage reports, and maintenance histories.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Field coordination

Leadership potential

Willingness to travel

Education

Engineering degree or diploma (ABET/accredited)

Job description

The Junior Irrigation Engineer will work under the direct supervision and training of the Irrigation Supervisor to support the operation, maintenance, and performance monitoring of the golf course irrigation system, including deepwell and booster pumps, transmission lines, and related turf hydration infrastructure. Based in our Makati headquarters with frequent travel and field deployment to our golf course in Tagaytay, this role is designed as a structured development pathway with the goal of transitioning into the Irrigation Supervisor position.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Irrigation Supervisor in supervising daily activities and task delegation for the golf course irrigation team.
• Conduct field inspections, data collection, and performance monitoring of deepwell pumps, booster pump stations, and transmission networks in Tagaytay.
• Support preventive and corrective maintenance on deepwells, booster pumps, valves, and mainline piping under technical supervision.
• Learn to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues with irrigation equipment and automated controller systems.
• Monitor and record water meter readings across all deepwells to track water extraction, production, and course usage metrics.
• Accompany the Irrigation Supervisor to oversee contractor projects, ensuring strict adherence to quality, timeline, and safety standards.
• Assist in maintaining technical logs, water usage reports, equipment maintenance histories, and operational documentation.
• Ensure compliance with local environmental regulations, water management standards, and occupational safety guidelines during field activities.
• Travel regularly between the Makati office and the Tagaytay golf course to support administrative and on-site engineering requirements.
• Progressively take on higher-level supervisory duties and technical oversight as competencies build toward full role transition.

Development Plan

• Includes structured mentorship and hands-on technical training under the direct guidance of the current Irrigation Supervisor.
• Evaluated progressively on technical competence, troubleshooting skills, project execution, and team leadership potential.
• Eligible for promotion to Irrigation Supervisor upon demonstrating operational readiness and receiving management approval.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in water systems, pump operations, or turf/landscape irrigation (fresh graduates with strong technical aptitude are welcome).
• Basic understanding of hydraulics, pump operations, deepwells, and piping networks.
• Must be based in (or willing to work from) Makati City, with full willingness to travel frequently to the Tagaytay golf course.
• Must possess a valid driver's license (capable of driving a 4-wheel pick-up truck to and within the golf course site).
• Strong analytical, communication, and field coordination skills with a desire to advance into leadership.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Motivated engineer seeking a clear career progression track from junior execution to supervisory leadership.
• Hands-on professional comfortable splitting time between office reporting in Makati and field operations in Tagaytay.
• Safety-minded, detail-oriented team player open to mentorship and feedback.