Irrigation Engineer
Phoenician Technical Services is looking for an experienced Irrigation Engineer to join our team in Dubai on a full-time basis, with immediate joining.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design irrigation systems, including drip, sprinkler, and misting systems.
- Prepare irrigation layouts, hydraulic calculations, equipment schedules, BOQs, and technical specifications.
- Review irrigation drawings, shop drawings, material submittals, and technical documents.
- Select suitable pumps, pipes, valves, sprinklers, controllers, filters, and other irrigation equipment.
- Conduct site inspections and surveys to assess irrigation requirements and site conditions.
- Supervise installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of irrigation systems.
- Monitor contractors and subcontractors to ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and schedules.
- Coordinate irrigation works with landscaping, civil, electrical, MEP, and other project teams.
- Troubleshoot system failures, pressure issues, leaks, blockages, and control-system problems.
- Develop preventive and corrective maintenance plans to ensure reliable system performance.
- Optimize water consumption through efficient design, automation, and irrigation scheduling.
- Inspect completed works and prepare snag lists, inspection reports, and handover documentation.
- Maintain records of irrigation assets, maintenance activities, water consumption, and system performance.
- Ensure compliance with applicable engineering, health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Provide technical recommendations for irrigation improvements and system upgrades.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering or Civil Engineering with landscaping experience
- Minimum 2 to 4 years of experience in Irrigation System Design & Implementation
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team
- Fluent in English
- Possess experience in both construction and agriculture fields, enabling effective integration of irrigation systems in diverse project environments
- Use software tools for system design and scheduling (e.g., AutoCAD, GIS, irrigation controllers)
- Knowledge of relevant local regulations and technical standards
- A team player with proven ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines
Interested candidates are invited to send their CV to recruitment@phoenician-uae.com.
