Water and Irrigation Engineer

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

Job Title: Water and Irrigation Engineer

Location: Kano (but will required to travel to different project sites)

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

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

Responsibilities

Lead in design conceptualisation, 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 or Environmental Engineering or related field. Minimum of 4years 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,IrriCADand 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 inline with industry standard.