About this role
Orbia Precision Agriculture Netafim Services and Projects Kibbutz Magal, Israel Hybrid
Role Overview Project Engineer leads the engineering activities of large-scale irrigation and water infrastructure projects, including pumping stations, bulk water conveyance systems, open-field irrigation systems (drip, sprinklers, irrigation machines). The role is responsible for developing integrated, optimized, and tailor-made engineering solutions by coordinating multiple engineering disciplines throughout the full project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
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Project Engineering Leadership
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Lead engineering activities from feasibility through concept, general, and detailed design.
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Take full accountability for technical solutions and engineering deliverables.
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Support technical proposals and tenders, including engineering inputs and estimates.
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Engineering Scope & Deliverables
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Perform and manage data collection, surveys, site visits, and technical reports.
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Develop hydraulic, mechanical, electrical & control (E&C), and civil engineering solutions inc. drainage, earthworks, structural design.
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Prepare and review drawings, BOQs, specifications, and method statements.
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Multidisciplinary Integration
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Integrate irrigation design, hydraulics, agronomy, electro-mechanical systems, piping, E&C, and civil works into cohesive project solutions.
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Interfaces & Stakeholder Management.
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Manage internal interfaces with Business Units, Engineering, Procurement, and Logistics.
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Act as the technical focal point for clients, consultants, and external engineering partners.
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Engineering Governance & Development
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Develop engineering documents including SOW, BOD, R&R, and procedures.
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Conduct feasibility studies, technical-economic evaluations, and support business development.
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Skills & Qualifications
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Mandatory
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B.Sc. in Civil, Mechanical, Water, or Agricultural Engineering;
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M.Sc. – advantage.
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Minimum 7 years’ experience in water, irrigation, or infrastructure projects as Project Engineer.
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Proficiency in CAD (i.e. AutoCAD, Civil 3D, BricsCAD, WaterCAD etc) tools; GIS usage & knowledge is an advantage.
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Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
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Fluent English (written and spoken).
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Personal Attributes
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Highly motivated and self-driven.
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Detail-oriented with a structured approach.
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Team player with strong interpersonal skills
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Comfortable working in multidisciplinary and international environments
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Division
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Orbia Precision Agriculture Netafim
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Department
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Services & Projects
Location
Kibbutz Magal, Israel
Remote status Hybrid
Employment type Full-time
Employment level Professionals