Irrigation Systems Engineer — Field Expert (Vehicle Included)

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided for field use

Comprehensive medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development and training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Irrigation Systems Engineer to design, install, manage, and maintain sophisticated irrigation systems for large-scale agriculture. This hands-on role requires extensive field presence in the Northern Cape and close collaboration with farmers and agronomists.

The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, expertise in hydraulics and water management, and a passion for sustainable agriculture in arid regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with irrigation specialization.
• 5+ years designing, installing and managing agricultural irrigation systems.
• Strong hydraulics, fluid dynamics and water management knowledge.
• Experience with drip, sprinkler, pivot irrigation methods and associated tech.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer irrigation systems (drip, sprinkler, pivot) suited to site conditions.
• Conduct site assessments, soil and water evaluations for design input.
• Oversee installation and commissioning per specs and quality standards.
• Develop irrigation scheduling using crop needs, weather and soil moisture data.
• Provide troubleshooting for pumps, pipes, emitters, and controllers.
• Manage maintenance programs for irrigation infrastructure.
• Educate clients and farm staff on operation and best practices.
• Stay updated on irrigation tech, automation, and water conservation.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and water policies.
• Collaborate with agronomists to integrate irrigation with farm management.

Skills

Hydraulics knowledge

Field engineering

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural/Mechanical/Civil Engineering (irrigation specialization)

Tools

AutoCAD

ReHydrator

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Irrigation Systems Engineer to design, install, manage, and maintain sophisticated irrigation systems for large-scale agriculture. This hands-on role requires extensive field presence in the Northern Cape and close collaboration with farmers and agronomists.

The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background, expertise in hydraulics and water management, and a passion for sustainable agriculture in arid regions.