Senior Irrigation Systems Engineer — East London EC

Placements24; Windsor Park (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Mobile phone

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 currently seeks an experienced Irrigation Systems Engineer for roles in East London, Eastern Cape. The candidate will design, install, commission, and maintain advanced irrigation systems for commercial farms and agribusiness projects, while collaborating with agronomists and farm managers to optimize water use.

The role requires a strong engineering background, hydraulics expertise, and familiarity with irrigation technologies such as drip, sprinkler, and pivot systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with irrigation specialty.
• Minimum 6 years designing and maintaining agricultural irrigation systems.
• Proficiency in hydraulic calculations and design tools.
• Knowledge of soil-water-plant relationships and crop water needs.

Responsibilities

• Design efficient irrigation systems tailored to crops and sites.
• Prepare design plans, specs, and cost estimates.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and QA of projects.
• Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies.
• Troubleshoot and optimize existing systems.
• Provide training and support to clients and crews.
• Stay updated on irrigation tech and regs; document work.

Skills

Hydraulics

AutoCAD

Irrigation design

Project management

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (irrigation/civil/mechanical)

Tools

Irrigation design software

Job description

Placements24 currently seeks an experienced Irrigation Systems Engineer for roles in East London, Eastern Cape. The candidate will design, install, commission, and maintain advanced irrigation systems for commercial farms and agribusiness projects, while collaborating with agronomists and farm managers to optimize water use.

The role requires a strong engineering background, hydraulics expertise, and familiarity with irrigation technologies such as drip, sprinkler, and pivot systems.