Senior Agricultural Irrigation Engineer: Remote & Impact

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 750,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance‑drе

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Agricultural Engineer specializing in irrigation systems to support operations around Pretoria. You will design, implement, and optimize water management solutions for diverse agricultural projects, ensuring sustainable water use and enhanced crop productivity.

You will collaborate with agronomists and farm teams, supervise installations of drip, sprinkler, and center-pivot systems, and drive ongoing improvements in irrigation performance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering or Civil Engineering with water management focus.
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in design and management of agricultural irrigation systems.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics and water resource management.
• Proficiency with CAD software for irrigation design and mapping.
• Experience with water pump selection, pipeline design, and water storage solutions.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and supervise installation of irrigation systems (drip, sprinkler, center pivot).
• Conduct site assessments to determine optimal water management strategies.
• Develop water resource management plans and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Monitor performance of irrigation systems and implement efficiency improvements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve irrigation equipment issues.
• Collaborate with agronomists, farm managers, and construction teams for project execution.

Skills

Hydraulics

Water management

Irrigation scheduling

CAD

Water pumps

Site assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering or related

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Agricultural Engineer specializing in irrigation systems to support operations around Pretoria. You will design, implement, and optimize water management solutions for diverse agricultural projects, ensuring sustainable water use and enhanced crop productivity.

You will collaborate with agronomists and farm teams, supervise installations of drip, sprinkler, and center-pivot systems, and drive ongoing improvements in irrigation performance and efficiency.