Senior Irrigation Design & Hydraulics Engineer

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

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Irrigation Engineer to design, review, and coordinate irrigation systems for landscape projects in the GCC. You will prepare shop drawings, perform hydraulic calculations, and ensure compliance with project standards and client expectations.

You will work with landscape architects, civil engineers, and MEP teams, prepare technical submittals, review specs and BOQs, support procurement, and provide on-site guidance during installation, testing, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field.
• 5+ years of irrigation engineering experience in landscaping or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of irrigation systems, hydraulic calculations, pumps, valves, and controllers.
• Experience in GCC landscaping or irrigation projects preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and irrigation software.
• Good coordination and technical reporting skills.

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 for 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 with technical evaluations and material selection for 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 submissions and approvals.

Skills

Irrigation design

Hydraulic calculations

Project coordination

Technical reporting

Water-efficient irrigation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, Civil Engineering, Landscape Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Irrigation design software

Job description

Confidential is seeking an experienced Irrigation Engineer to design, review, and coordinate irrigation systems for landscape projects in the GCC. You will prepare shop drawings, perform hydraulic calculations, and ensure compliance with project standards and client expectations.

You will work with landscape architects, civil engineers, and MEP teams, prepare technical submittals, review specs and BOQs, support procurement, and provide on-site guidance during installation, testing, and