Remote Irrigation Engineer - Water Management Specialist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office allowance

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Agricultural Engineer with irrigation and water management expertise to join a prominent agricultural consultancy. This fully remote role lets you contribute from anywhere while collaborating with farmers, agronomists, and project managers to deliver efficient irrigation solutions.

You will design drip, sprinkler, and center-pivot systems, perform feasibility studies, and develop water management plans that conserve resources while meeting regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years in agricultural irrigation design and water management.
• Proficiency in hydraulic principles and irrigation software.
• Experience with AutoCAD/EPANET and GIS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineer efficient irrigation systems (drip, sprinkler, center pivot).
• Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies for irrigation projects.
• Develop water management plans to optimize water use and conservation.
• Analyze soil and climate data for scheduling and requirements.
• Provide guidance on selection, installation and maintenance of irrigation equipment.
• Troubleshoot and resolve irrigation system performance issues.
• Ensure compliance with water use regulations and environmental standards.
• Prepare detailed reports, specs, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with farmers, agronomists and project managers for success.
• Stay updated on irrigation technology and agricultural engineering trends.

Skills

Irrigation design

Hydraulic principles

Data analysis

Report writing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Irrigation specialization

Tools

AutoCAD

EPANET

GIS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Agricultural Engineer with irrigation and water management expertise to join a prominent agricultural consultancy. This fully remote role lets you contribute from anywhere while collaborating with farmers, agronomists, and project managers to deliver efficient irrigation solutions.

You will design drip, sprinkler, and center-pivot systems, perform feasibility studies, and develop water management plans that conserve resources while meeting regulatory