Job Title: Irrigation Designer

Location: Lusaka

Reports to: Managing Director And Company Management

Department: Engineering and Design

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Irrigation Designer to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, evaluation, and implementation of efficient irrigation systems—including overhead, semi-permanent, solid set, centre pivot, micro, and drip irrigation setups.

This role requires a strong balance of technical expertise, field experience, and client engagement to deliver cost-effective, energy-efficient, and sustainable irrigation solutions that meet clients’ agricultural and commercial needs.

Key Responsibilities

The Irrigation Designer will be responsible for the following duties:

Client Engagement & Business Development
Identify and pursue new business opportunities by sourcing and engaging potential clients.
Provide technical consultations and presentations to farmers, contractors, and corporate clients.
Build long-term professional relationships with clients to support after-sales technical assistance.
Site Surveying & Data Collection
Conduct detailed field surveys to assess topography, soil type, water sources, and crop requirements.
Collect and interpret relevant data to inform accurate and practical irrigation designs.
System Design & Engineering
Design efficient irrigation systems, including overhead sprinklers, centre pivots, micro-irrigation, and drip systems, using industry-standard software and hydraulic calculations.
Prepare Bills of Quantities (BoQs), layout drawings, and system schematics in compliance with company and client standards.
Recommend suitable pump types, pipe sizes, filtration systems, and fittings based on technical and environmental factors.
Technical Support & Project Coordination
Provide ongoing technical assistance and troubleshooting support to clients during installation and operation phases.
Collaborate with the Workshop, Technical, and Installation Teams to coordinate design implementation and plan work schedules effectively.
Supervise or support site installations where design input or technical adjustments are required.
Evaluation & Optimization
Conduct periodic assessments of existing irrigation systems to identify improvement areas for water conservation and energy efficiency.
Recommend and implement system upgrades that improve performance and reduce operational costs.
Documentation & Reporting
Prepare detailed design proposals, cost estimates, and technical quotations for client approval.
Maintain organized design records, technical reports, and client correspondence for internal and audit purposes.

Qualifications and Experience

Diploma or Degree in Agricultural Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in irrigation design, preferably in commercial or agricultural projects.
Proficiency in irrigation design software (e.g., Sketchup, AutoCAD, Irricad, or similar).
Strong understanding of hydraulic principles, pump selection, and irrigation layout design.
Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to client sites as required.

Key Competencies

Technical accuracy and attention to detail
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Good communication and client management abilities
Team player with a proactive and organized work ethic
Knowledge of energy-efficient and sustainable irrigation practices

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