Senior Irrigation Engineer: Water Management

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Presencial; USD 54.000 - 79.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Medical aid / retirement fund

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking a Senior Irrigation Specialist to design, install, and optimize irrigation systems across large agricultural lands. You will lead projects, supervise teams, and ensure maximum water efficiency in a dryland and irrigated setting.

Focus will be on applying advanced irrigation technologies, coordinating with agronomists, and driving sustainable practices while maintaining detailed reporting and compliance with relevant regulations.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in irrigation-related field.
• 7+ years designing and managing large-scale irrigation systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, IrriMaker, GIS.
• Strong understanding of soil-plant-water relationships.
• Experience with drip, micro-sprinkler, and center pivot systems.

Responsabilidades

• Design, install, and commission new irrigation systems (drip, sprinkler, pivot).
• Oversee operation and maintenance of irrigation infrastructure.
• Assess soil moisture, crop water needs, and weather data to schedule irrigation.
• Implement water conservation strategies and technologies.
• Troubleshoot pump, pipeline, and emitter issues.
• Train and supervise irrigation technicians and farm staff.
• Stay current with irrigation tech, water management, and regulations.
• Collaborate with agronomists and farm managers on crop plans.
• Maintain records of water usage, system performance, and maintenance.

Conocimientos

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Team leadership

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in irrigation-related field

Herramientas

AutoCAD

IrriMaker

GIS tools

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking a Senior Irrigation Specialist to design, install, and optimize irrigation systems across large agricultural lands. You will lead projects, supervise teams, and ensure maximum water efficiency in a dryland and irrigated setting.

Focus will be on applying advanced irrigation technologies, coordinating with agronomists, and driving sustainable practices while maintaining detailed reporting and compliance with relevant regulations.