Irrigation Systems Design Engineer - Waterwise Agri

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Presencial; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Access to irrigation technology

Supportive work environment

Contribution to sustainable farming

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a skilled Agricultural Engineer specializing in Irrigation Systems Design to join our Richards Bay team in KwaZulu-Natal. You will design, develop and implement advanced irrigation systems, conduct site assessments, and provide technical support to optimize water usage for diverse agricultural projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Agricultural Engineering or related field, 4+ years of irrigation design experience, and CAD proficiency (AutoCAD/Civil 3D).

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering with an agricultural focus, or related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in designing and implementing agricultural irrigation systems.
• Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D) for designing irrigation layouts and systems.
• Strong understanding of hydraulics, fluid mechanics, and water resource management principles.
• Knowledge of various irrigation techniques and technologies.
• Experience with pump selection, pipe sizing, and water flow calculations.
• Ability to conduct site surveys and analyze technical data.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Familiarity with South African agricultural practices and water management regulations is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Design and engineer comprehensive irrigation systems tailored to crop needs, soil types, and topography.
• Conduct detailed site assessments, including topography surveys and soil analysis.
• Prepare technical drawings, specifications, and tender documents for irrigation projects.
• Oversee installation and commissioning of irrigation systems, ensuring adherence to design specs and quality standards.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for existing irrigation infrastructure.
• Evaluate and recommend new irrigation technologies, pumps, filters, and control systems.
• Calculate water requirements and design pumping and distribution networks to meet demand.
• Ensure designs comply with water usage regulations and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors and other stakeholders throughout the project life.
• Stay current with advancements in agricultural engineering and irrigation technology.

Conocimientos

Project management

Communication

Hydraulics

Water resource management

Irrigation design

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering or Civil Engineering (agricultural focus)

Herramientas

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 seeks a skilled Agricultural Engineer specializing in Irrigation Systems Design to join our Richards Bay team in KwaZulu-Natal. You will design, develop and implement advanced irrigation systems, conduct site assessments, and provide technical support to optimize water usage for diverse agricultural projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Agricultural Engineering or related field, 4+ years of irrigation design experience, and CAD proficiency (AutoCAD/Civil 3D).