Irrigation Design Engineer

Reference: 10230 MLR
Consultant: Michelle le Roux 

Job Description: 

• Project planning of drip irrigation systems, including water supply systems, pumps, irrigation heads control, filtration systems, fertigation and control, from conceptual to detailed design
• Basic knowledge in peripheral sectors such as: basics of agronomy, geotechnics, hydraulics, electricity and control, civil engineering [roads, drainage, reservoirs, canals, etc.], as an integral part of the planning
• Preparation of engineering materials including drawings, plans, bills of quantities, specifications, etc. for the purpose of communicating with the client, accompanying the preparation of price quotes and execution planning
• Coordination of all engineering activities of the planning team (client, planner, implementer, drafter, budget estimator)
• Learning and improving design tools, methods, planning processes and work processes, managing the data

Qualifications: 

• BSc. in civil engineering, agricultural engineering or a similar degree
• 5+ years relevant work experience
• Experience in planning – an advantage
• Good ability to express oneself in English
• Experience in designing of similar systems with an emphasis on hydraulics and infrastructure
• Mastery and familiarity with CAD systems and GIS environment
• Self-learning ability, creativity, thoroughness, accuracy, attention to detail
• Background and prior familiarity with the agricultural field, agronomy
• Good interpersonal skills, mental flexibility
• Willingness to travel abroad – site tours, accompaniment and performance control
• SABI design certificate is compulsory

How to Apply: 

• Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za. 
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system. 
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice. 
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful. 

 

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