Irrigation Systems Engineer - Northern Cape Agri-Projects

Placements24; South Africa; À distance; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Project bonuses

Travel & accommodation covered during

Flexible remote work between site jobs

Exposure to cutting-edge irrigation 기술

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking an Irrigation Systems Engineer for a significant contract role, primarily remote with regular travel to project sites in the Northern Cape, Upington area. You will design, implement, and optimize advanced irrigation systems, focusing on efficiency, sustainability, and water conservation.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in hydraulics and irrigation design, with 7+ years of experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD/Civil 3D. Willingness to travel is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline with irrigation specialization.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in design, installation and management of large-scale irrigation systems.
• Proven expertise in hydraulic calculations, design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D), and irrigation scheduling.

Responsabilités

• Design and engineer efficient and sustainable irrigation systems for large-scale projects.
• Conduct site assessments, feasibility studies, and hydrological analyses.
• Develop detailed drawings, specifications, and BOM for irrigation infrastructure.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and testing, ensuring design standards compliance.
• Optimize irrigation systems for water use efficiency and energy conservation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve irrigation system performance issues.
• Develop and implement water management strategies, including scheduling and monitoring.
• Collaborate with project managers, agronomists, and contractors for project success.
• Stay updated on irrigation technologies, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, project documentation and maintenance recommendations.

Connaissances

Hydraulics

Irrigation design

Water management

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related with irrigation specialization

Outils

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a leading developer of large-scale agricultural infrastructure projects, is seeking a highly skilled Irrigation Systems Engineer for a significant contract role. This position is primarily remote, requiring regular travel to project sites in the Northern Cape region, including areas around Upington . You will be responsible for the design, implementation, and optimization of advanced irrigation systems for diverse agricultural applications, focusing on efficiency, sustainability, and water conservation. This role is critical to the success of major developments within the Agriculture & Forestry sector, addressing the unique water challenges of arid and semi-arid regions. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in hydraulics, irrigation design, and water management technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and engineer efficient and sustainable irrigation systems (drip, sprinkler, pivot) for large-scale agricultural projects.
• Conduct site assessments, feasibility studies, and hydrological analyses.
• Develop detailed technical drawings, specifications, and bill of materials for irrigation infrastructure.
• Oversee the installation, commissioning, and testing of irrigation systems, ensuring compliance with design standards.
• Optimize existing irrigation systems for water use efficiency and energy conservation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to irrigation system performance.
• Develop and implement water management strategies, including scheduling and monitoring.
• Collaborate with project managers, agronomists, and contractors to ensure project success.
• Stay updated on the latest irrigation technologies, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare technical reports, project documentation, and maintenance recommendations.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline with a specialization in irrigation.
• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in the design, installation, and management of large-scale irrigation systems.
• Proven expertise in hydraulic calculations, system design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D), and irrigation scheduling principles.
• Strong understanding of water resource management, soil science, and crop water requirements.
• Experience with variable rate irrigation and smart irrigation technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to project sites in the Northern Cape .
• Professional Engineer (Pr.Eng) registration is highly advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive contract rate with potential for project completion bonuses.
• Opportunity to work on impactful, large-scale agricultural infrastructure projects.
• Contribution to water security and sustainable farming practices in arid regions.
• Travel expenses and accommodation fully covered during site visits.
• Flexible remote working arrangements between site assignments.
• Exposure to cutting-edge irrigation technology and engineering challenges.
• Chance to make a significant contribution to the Agriculture & Forestry sector.