Senior Irrigation & Water Management Engineer (Hybrid)

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Industry certifications

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Irrigation Specialist to enhance water management strategies in arid regions, focusing on efficient irrigation for crop health and sustainability. The role blends on-site assessments with remote analysis and requires strong technical background and practical agricultural experience.

The incumbent will lead design, optimization, and training efforts, collaborating with agronomists to integrate irrigation with overall crop production strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in a relevant field.
• At least 6 years in irrigation design and management.
• In-depth knowledge of irrigation systems, hydraulics, and water technologies.
• Experience with water resource management, especially in arid environments.
• Proficiency in irrigation design software such as AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage advanced irrigation systems (drip, sprinkler, centre pivot).
• Conduct site assessments to determine optimal irrigation strategies based on crop needs, soil type, and climate.

Skills

Irrigation design

Hydraulics

Water management

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Agricultural Eng., Civil Eng (water focus), Agronomy

Tools

AutoCAD

Irrigation scheduling tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Irrigation Specialist to enhance water management strategies in arid regions, focusing on efficient irrigation for crop health and sustainability. The role blends on-site assessments with remote analysis and requires strong technical background and practical agricultural experience.

The incumbent will lead design, optimization, and training efforts, collaborating with agronomists to integrate irrigation with overall crop production strategies.