Senior Irrigation Design Engineer

Confidential; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an Irrigation Engineer to prepare and coordinate irrigation designs for landscaping projects, ensuring technical compliance with standards and client expectations.

You will develop shop drawings and hydraulic calculations, review specifications and BOQs, and support site teams during installation, testing, and commissioning while coordinating with landscape architects, civil, and MEP teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, Civil Engineering, Landscape Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum [5+] years of experience in irrigation engineering within landscaping or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of irrigation systems, hydraulic calculations, pumps, valves, controllers, and related materials.
• Experience in landscaping and irrigation projects within GCC region is preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and irrigation design software.
• Good understanding of international standards and water-efficient irrigation practices.
• Strong coordination, communication, and technical reporting skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review irrigation shop drawings, layouts, and detailed designs for landscaping projects.
• Develop irrigation calculations including water demand, pipe sizing, pressure loss, pump requirements, and hydraulic analysis.
• Coordinate with landscape architects, civil engineers, MEP teams, and project management to ensure proper integration of irrigation systems.
• Prepare technical submittals, material approvals, method statements, and related documentation.
• Review project specifications, BOQs, and contract documents to ensure compliance during design and execution stages.
• Support procurement team with technical evaluations and material selection related to irrigation systems.
• Conduct quantity take-offs and assist in cost estimation for irrigation works.
• Ensure compliance with local authority requirements, sustainability standards, and water conservation practices.
• Provide technical support to site teams during installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities.
• Review and respond to RFIs, technical queries, and consultant comments.
• Assist in value engineering initiatives to optimize system performance and project cost.
• Maintain proper documentation and records for all irrigation-related technical submissions and approvals.

Job description

Confidential is seeking an Irrigation Engineer to prepare and coordinate irrigation designs for landscaping projects, ensuring technical compliance with standards and client expectations.

You will develop shop drawings and hydraulic calculations, review specifications and BOQs, and support site teams during installation, testing, and commissioning while coordinating with landscape architects, civil, and MEP teams.