Senior Irrigation Systems Engineer: Water-Smart Farms

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; In loco; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary package

Medical aid

Provident fund

Opportunities for professional dev

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking an Irrigation Systems Engineer to design, implement and maintain efficient irrigation for large-scale agricultural projects in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role involves ensuring optimal water management and project delivery in field conditions.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering with irrigation specialization and at least 6 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD, Irri-Maker and GIS. Pr Eng registration is an advantage.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field with irrigation specialization.
• Minimum 6 years in design/installation/management of agricultural irrigation systems.
• Proven expertise in irrigation methods and water management techniques.
• Strong understanding of hydraulics, fluid dynamics and pump systems.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Irri-Maker and GIS tools.
• Excellent project management and problem-solving skills.

Mansioni

• Design and plan irrigation systems, including drip, sprinkler, and center pivot.
• Oversee installation and commissioning, ensuring design adherence.
• Conduct site assessments and evaluate system performance.
• Troubleshoot water pressure and distribution issues.
• Develop and implement water conservation strategies.
• Manage budgets and procurement for projects.

Conoscenze

Irrigation design

Project management

Field supervision

Stakeholder communication

Formazione

Bachelor's in Eng (Irrigation)

Pr Eng registration (advantage)

Strumenti

AutoCAD

Irri-Maker

GIS

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking an Irrigation Systems Engineer to design, implement and maintain efficient irrigation for large-scale agricultural projects in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role involves ensuring optimal water management and project delivery in field conditions.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering with irrigation specialization and at least 6 years of relevant experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD, Irri-Maker and GIS. Pr Eng registration is an advantage.