Water and Irrigation Engineer

KannyVic Enterprise Consult

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.

Application Closing Date

12th November, 2026.