Lead Agricultural Irrigation & Water Systems Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Cutting-edge design tools

Impactful projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Systems Engineer based in Sandton, Gauteng, to design, implement, and optimize advanced irrigation systems for farms across the province. You will work with clients to assess water needs and ensure operation of water management technologies using hydraulics, hydrology, and soil-plant-water insights.

The role requires a 6+ year track record, a water-focused engineering degree, CAD proficiency, and strong project management and client collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering (water focus), or related field.
• 6+ years designing and implementing agricultural irrigation systems and water management projects.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, hydrology, soil-plant-water relationships, and irrigation scheduling methods.
• Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD) and relevant hydraulic modeling software.
• Experience with various irrigation technologies and pumping systems; travel across Gauteng.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer efficient irrigation systems (drip, sprinkler, center pivot) tailored to crop and soil requirements.
• Conduct hydrological assessments and water resource analyses for agricultural projects.
• Develop plans for water harvesting, storage, and distribution systems.
• Oversee the installation and commissioning of irrigation infrastructure.
• Provide technical support and training on operation and maintenance of irrigation systems.
• Troubleshoot and optimize existing irrigation systems to improve water use efficiency and reduce energy consumption.
• Evaluate and recommend new irrigation technologies and water management practices.
• Prepare technical specifications, drawings, and project proposals.
• Ensure compliance with water use regulations and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with agronomists, environmental scientists, and farm managers to integrate water management strategies.

Skills

Hydraulics

Hydrology

Soil-plant-water relationships

Irrigation scheduling

CAD software

Hydraulic modeling

Project management

Client collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Agricultural Engineering or Civil Eng (water focus)

Tools

AutoCAD

Hydraulic modeling software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Agricultural Systems Engineer based in Sandton, Gauteng, to design, implement, and optimize advanced irrigation systems for farms across the province. You will work with clients to assess water needs and ensure operation of water management technologies using hydraulics, hydrology, and soil-plant-water insights.

The role requires a 6+ year track record, a water-focused engineering degree, CAD proficiency, and strong project management and client collaboration skills.