Irrigation Systems Engineer - Field Design & Water Savings

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel allowance

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development and certs

Annual performance bonuses

Sustainable agriculture focus

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an Irrigation Systems Engineer to design, implement, and manage efficient irrigation solutions for large-scale farms in Pietermaritzburg. The role focuses on drip, sprinkler, and center-pivot systems, with on-site duties across farms in the region.

You will assess water needs, prepare layouts, and oversee installation and maintenance to optimize yields and reduce costs. The ideal candidate has a strong hydraulics background, 6+ years of irrigation experience in agriculture,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with irrigation specialization.
• 6+ years designing and managing irrigation systems in agriculture.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and hydraulic modeling software.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer efficient irrigation systems (drip, sprinkler, center pivot) for various crops and soils.
• Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies for irrigation projects.
• Prepare drawings, specs, and cost estimates for irrigation systems.
• Oversee procurement of materials and equipment.
• Supervise installation and commissioning of irrigation systems to spec.
• Troubleshoot pump, pipeline, and emitter issues and optimize performance.
• Develop maintenance schedules for irrigation infrastructure.
• Provide training and support to farm staff on operation and maintenance.
• Monitor water usage and system performance for optimization.
• Stay updated on irrigation tech, water management and regulations.

Skills

Hydraulics

Water resource management

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural/Civil/Mechanical Engineering with irrigation specialization

Tools

AutoCAD

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

Placements24 seeks an Irrigation Systems Engineer to design, implement, and manage efficient irrigation solutions for large-scale farms in Pietermaritzburg. The role focuses on drip, sprinkler, and center-pivot systems, with on-site duties across farms in the region.

You will assess water needs, prepare layouts, and oversee installation and maintenance to optimize yields and reduce costs. The ideal candidate has a strong hydraulics background, 6+ years of irrigation experience in agriculture,