Agricultural Micro Irrigation Engineer

Job Role: Water Management and Drip Irrigation Expert

(Project-based Contract)

Compensation: Project-based Fee, competitive and commensurate with expertise.

We are developing a large, diversified, and integrated farm in a land, featuring Tree Planting (Orchard), diverse Horticulture Crop Production, Livestock, and a Vermicomposting unit. Efficient and sustainable water use is critical to our success, particularly given the local climate.

We are seeking a specialized Water Management and Drip Irrigation Planner and I&C Expert to design, install, and commission a high-efficiency irrigation system for our entire property on a project basis.

Key Responsibilities (The Farm's Water Strategist)

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and executing a complete, site-specific water resource management and irrigation plan that supports all farm enterprises.

1. Water Resource Planning and Assessment:

• Source Identification: Assess existing water sources (borewells, ponds, river access) and recommend optimal placement and capacity for new sources (e.g., borewell depth, pump size).
• Water Harvesting Design: Design structures like farm ponds, check dams, and trenches to maximize rainwater harvesting and reduce run-off based on the site's topography.
• Water Quality Testing: Coordinate and interpret water quality tests to ensure suitability for irrigation and livestock consumption.

2. Drip and Micro-Irrigation System Design:

• System Layout: Design the complete micro-irrigation network, specifying pipe sizes, pressure regulations, filtration units, and headworks for different farm zones (Orchards, Field Crops).
• Crop Water Budgeting: Calculate precise water requirements for all planned crops and tree species (Mango, Litchi, etc.) to determine the irrigation scheduling and duration (ET calculations).
• Technology Selection: Recommend the most suitable type of micro-irrigation (drip, micro-sprinkler, or mini-sprinkler) for each specific crop or tree row based on soil type and required uniformity.

3. Installation and Commissioning (I&C):

• Vendor Management: Select and supervise vendors and local labor for the procurement and installation of the entire system (pumps, pipes, filters, valves).
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all components are installed according to design specifications and maintain hydraulic performance across the entire network.
• Testing and Handover: Commission the system, conduct pressure and uniformity tests, and train the farm staff on daily operation, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Degree or Diploma in Agricultural Engineering, Water Resource Management, Civil Engineering, or Irrigation Technology.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of practical, hands-on experience in designing, installing, and commissioning commercial-scale micro-irrigation systems (drip and sprinkler) in India. Experience with NABARD or government subsidy scheme compliance is highly beneficial.
• Technical Proficiency:
• Expertise in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD) for designing and drafting irrigation plans.
• Proficiency in Hydraulic Calculation Software or advanced Excel for sizing pipes and pump selection.
• Familiarity with various filter technologies (sand, screen, disc) and automated/semi-automated control systems.
• On-Site Skills: Ability to conduct physical surveys (leveling, measuring), supervise labor, and troubleshoot complex irrigation issues on the field.

Why Join Us?

You will be instrumental in making our farm a model of water efficiency and sustainability. This is a project where your design directly contributes to crop yield and resource conservation. If you are driven by the challenge of optimizing water use in a diversified agricultural setting, we encourage you to apply!

Job Types: Contractual / Temporary, Freelance
Contract length: 11 months

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Mention your email Id
• Mention your WhatsApp number
• How many years of Work experience in Microirrigation Planning and commissioning you have
• Mention the sizes of the farms where you planned and installed the microirrigation
• Financially quantify approximately how much money was invested in purchase and implementstion of those microirrigation project
• What knowledge you have in preparing DPR, getting loan from Banks and calculating Subsidy from the Government

Work Location: In person