Irrigation Design & Infrastructure Engineer (CAD)

Fondomonte; Salome (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Housing (based on availability)

Job summary

Fondomonte is hiring an Irrigation Design & Infrastructure Specialist to lead the technical design and CAD-based documentation for irrigation, underground pipelines, and fire suppression systems on our farm sites.

You will produce drawings in AutoCAD/Civil 3D, collect field data, and coordinate with surveyors and engineers. A strong background in turf/agriculture or civil engineering is preferred, with training provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Turfgrass Science, Turfgrass/Golf Course Management, Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Irrigation/Water Resources, Agronomy, or related field.
• Graduate degree in Turfgrass Science or Turf/Golf Course Management is valued; coursework in irrigation hydraulics and pipe design is relevant.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Civil 3D, or aptitude to learn.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout irrigation systems (drip, pivot, flood, and micro-irrigation) tailored to crop, soil, and water delivery needs.
• Plan and design underground pipeline infrastructure, including sizing, routing, and integration with pump stations and water sources.
• Design underground fire suppression infrastructure, including fire mains and hydrant lines, per NFPA standards.
• Produce technical drawings using AutoCAD / Civil 3D, including site plans and as-built documentation.
• Conduct field data collection - topographic surveys, GPS/GNSS mapping, site condition assessments.
• Coordinate with licensed land surveyors, civil engineers, and fire protection contractors when licensure is required.
• Evaluate existing irrigation and drainage infrastructure and support budgeting and scheduling.

Skills

Field data collection

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Turfgrass Science / Agricultural or Civil Engineering

Graduate degree valued (irrigation hydraulics and pipe design)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Fondomonte is hiring an Irrigation Design & Infrastructure Specialist to lead the technical design and CAD-based documentation for irrigation, underground pipelines, and fire suppression systems on our farm sites.

You will produce drawings in AutoCAD/Civil 3D, collect field data, and coordinate with surveyors and engineers. A strong background in turf/agriculture or civil engineering is preferred, with training provided where needed.