Irrigation Engineer - Agriculture & Water Management Projects at a Fast-growing Agribusiness and Climate-smart Infrastructure Company - KannyVic Enterprise Consult

KannyVic Enterprise Consult - Our client, fast-growing agribusiness and climate-smart infrastructure company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Irrigation Engineer – Agriculture & Water Management Projects

Location: Delta, but will be required to travel to different project sites
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a skilled and innovative Irrigation Engineer to lead the design, implementation, and management of irrigation and water infrastructure projects for agricultural development initiatives nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead in design conceptualization, designing, hydraulic planning, and interpretation of irrigation engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Lead the planning, execution, and management of irrigation and water infrastructure projects
• Monitor irrigation performance and recommend improvements
• Coordinate installation and maintenance of irrigation infrastructure
• Ensure efficient water management and sustainability practices
• Collaborate with project teams on agricultural infrastructure development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in irrigation, hydraulic engineering, or agricultural water management projects
• Strong understanding of sprinkler, drip, center pivot, and surface irrigation systems
• Proficiency in irrigation and hydraulic engineering software such as EPANET, WaterCAD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, IrriCAD, and GIS
• Experience in hydraulic modelling, water resource planning, and irrigation network analysis
• Strong technical, analytical, and project management skills
• Professional certification or COREN registration is an added advantage.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in:

• Irrigation Engineering & Water Management
• Agricultural Water Systems Design
• Irrigation Network Installation & Maintenance
• Pumping Systems and Hydraulic Design
• Water Resource Planning
• Climate-Smart Agriculture Solutions
• Agribusiness, Irrigation, or Agricultural Infrastructure Projects

Relevant software proficiency required:

• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D
• EPANET
• HEC-RAS
• HEC-HMS
• GIS
• WaterCAD
• SWMM
• Microsoft Project or Primavera P6
• IrriCAD

We are looking for someone who is:

• Technically competent and solution-oriented
• Proactive and innovative
• Experienced in agricultural irrigation systems
• Capable of managing projects from design to execution
• Passionate about sustainable agriculture and water efficiency
• Able to support large-scale agricultural expansion initiatives.

Salary
Very competitive, in line with industry standards.

Application Closing Date
15th August, 2026. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online