Smart Irrigation Systems Engineer – Water Management

Placements24; Benoni; Presencial; ZAR 600.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical aid

Pension fund contribution

Company vehicle

Bonuses

Annual leave

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Agricultural Systems Engineer specialized in irrigation and water management. You will design, implement, and optimize advanced irrigation systems using smart sensors, automation and data analytics to enhance crop productivity across diverse settings.

The role requires a strong engineering background with at least 6 years in irrigation design and water management, plus knowledge of hydraulics, water resource principles, and willingness

Formación

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering field is required.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in agricultural systems engineering focusing on irrigation design and water management.
• Proficiency in irrigation design software and understanding of hydraulics and water resources.
• Experience with smart irrigation technologies, automation, and sensor networks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication and project management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Design and engineer efficient irrigation systems (drip, sprinkler, center pivot) for diverse crops.
• Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies for new irrigation projects.
• Select irrigation equipment, pumps, and control systems.
• Develop water management plans with scheduling and optimization based on crop needs.
• Implement and calibrate sensor networks for soil moisture, weather, and flow monitoring.
• Oversee installation and commissioning of irrigation systems.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for existing irrigation infrastructure.
• Analyze system performance data to identify improvements and water savings.
• Ensure compliance with water regulations and environmental standards.

Conocimientos

Irrigation design

Automation & sensor networks

Hydraulics & water resources

Analytical & problem-solving

Communication & project management

Travel readiness

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Agricultural Eng./Civil/Mechanical

Herramientas

AutoCAD

Irrigation scheduling software

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Agricultural Systems Engineer specialized in irrigation and water management. You will design, implement, and optimize advanced irrigation systems using smart sensors, automation and data analytics to enhance crop productivity across diverse settings.

The role requires a strong engineering background with at least 6 years in irrigation design and water management, plus knowledge of hydraulics, water resource principles, and willingness