Irrigation Field Engineer: On-Farm Water Management

SMEC South Africa (Pty) Limited; Quetta City Tehsil; On-site; PKR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC South Africa (Pty) Limited is seeking a Sub Engineer Agriculture for a water irrigation project based in Balochistan, Pakistan. The role supports the OFWM team in field activities and supervises irrigation improvements on-site.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of relevant irrigation experience, practical OFWM field exposure, and strong communication and coordination abilities to work with contractors and local communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in irrigation or on-farm water management projects.
• Practical experience in OFWM-related field activities and irrigation infrastructure.
• Good understanding of agricultural water management and field implementation.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out field activities related to the OFWM team.
• Assist in the implementation and supervision of on-farm irrigation and water management works.
• Conduct field visits to monitor work progress and ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Coordinate with contractors, and local communities during field activities.
• Assist in field surveys, measurements, data collection, and progress reporting.
• Identify site-related issues and report them to the project management team.

Skills

Strong communication

Coordination skills

Education

B.Sc/BE in Agricultural Engineering

Job description

SMEC South Africa (Pty) Limited is seeking a Sub Engineer Agriculture for a water irrigation project based in Balochistan, Pakistan. The role supports the OFWM team in field activities and supervises irrigation improvements on-site.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of relevant irrigation experience, practical OFWM field exposure, and strong communication and coordination abilities to work with contractors and local communities.