Senior Irrigation Systems Engineer — Water-Wise Farming

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Professional growth & certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Agricultural Engineer specializing in irrigation near Welkom, Free State. You will design, implement, and optimize drip, sprinkler, and center-pivot systems for large-scale farms, leveraging hydraulics and water management to boost efficiency and crop yields.

You will oversee site assessments, installation, commissioning, and maintenance, analyze water resources, and collaborate with agronomists to integrate irrigation with crop plans, while ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Agricultural/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of professional irrigation design and management experience.
• Expertise in irrigation technologies, hydraulics, and water management.
• Proficiency in CAD for system design and drawings.
• Willingness to travel within Welkom region and surroundings.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer irrigation systems (drip, sprinkler, center pivot).
• Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies for new irrigation installations.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and maintenance of irrigation equipment.
• Analyze water resources and soil data to optimize irrigation scheduling and water application.
• Troubleshoot system performance issues and optimize operations.
• Evaluate new irrigation technologies and best practices.
• Develop training materials and provide technical support to clients and field teams.
• Collaborate with agronomists and farm managers to integrate irrigation with crop management plans.
• Ensure compliance with water management regulations and environmental standards.

Skills

Irrigation design

CAD software

Hydraulics

Project management

Water management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Agricultural/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software (AutoCAD)

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Agricultural Engineer specializing in irrigation near Welkom, Free State. You will design, implement, and optimize drip, sprinkler, and center-pivot systems for large-scale farms, leveraging hydraulics and water management to boost efficiency and crop yields.

You will oversee site assessments, installation, commissioning, and maintenance, analyze water resources, and collaborate with agronomists to integrate irrigation with crop plans, while ensuring