Hybrid Irrigation Systems Engineer for Agricultural Water

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Life insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 (Upington) seeks an Irrigation Systems Engineer to optimize water use and crop yields through design, installation and maintenance of advanced irrigation systems. You will collaborate with farmers, agronomists and project managers to deliver tailored solutions from concept to implementation and ongoing support.

This hybrid role emphasizes practical fieldwork in Upington and planning/reporting activities, leveraging sensors, data loggers and SCADA where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering or Civil Engineering with hydraulics emphasis.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in design, installation and maintenance of agricultural irrigation systems.
• Strong understanding of hydraulics, fluid dynamics and irrigation principles.
• Proficiency in irrigation design software (e.g., AutoCAD, CADWorx, irrigation design programs).

Responsibilities

• Design efficient irrigation systems (drip, sprinkler, center pivot) tailored to crop/soil conditions.
• Develop plans, specs and cost estimates for irrigation projects.
• Oversee installation and commissioning ensuring adherence to specs and quality.
• Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies for irrigation infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot operational issues with pumps, pipes and emitters.
• Manage water management plans including scheduling and monitoring usage.
• Utilise water management technologies including sensors, data loggers and SCADA.
• Provide technical training and support to farm staff.
• Ensure compliance with water use regulations and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with agronomists to align irrigation with crop management.

Skills

Hydraulics

Project management

Analytical thinking

Education

BEng Agricultural Engineering

BEng Civil Engineering with hydraulics

Tools

AutoCAD

CADWorx

Irrigation design software

Job description

Placements24 (Upington) seeks an Irrigation Systems Engineer to optimize water use and crop yields through design, installation and maintenance of advanced irrigation systems. You will collaborate with farmers, agronomists and project managers to deliver tailored solutions from concept to implementation and ongoing support.

This hybrid role emphasizes practical fieldwork in Upington and planning/reporting activities, leveraging sensors, data loggers and SCADA where applicable.