International Irrigation Engineer - Canal Systems

Key Responsibilities

• Review existing feasibility studies, surveys, hydraulic data, and engineering reports.
• Conduct field inspections and participate in engineering surveys.
• Prepare hydraulic and engineering designs for: Main canals, Secondary canals, Tertiary canals, Canal lining systems, Drainage canals.
• Design canal rehabilitation and modernization measures.
• Design hydraulic control structures including: Cross regulators, Division structures, Turnouts, Water supply nodes, Measuring structures.
• Develop canal cross-sections, longitudinal profiles, hydraulic calculations, and engineering drawings.
• Prepare hydraulic modeling and water distribution analyses.
• Assess water conveyance efficiency and recommend improvements.
• Design proportional flow distribution systems.
• Cover coordination integration of monitoring and SCADA requirements.
• Develop technical specifications and Bills of Quantities (BoQs).
• Support preparation of Operation & Maintenance Plans.
• Participate in stakeholder consultations and design review meetings.
• Cover coordination with hydraulic, structural, geotechnical, environmental, and GIS specialists.
• Provide engineering support during preparation of tender documentation in accordance with FIDIC and EIB requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have Master’s degree or equivalent in civil engineering (specialization in water resources/hydrology/hydraulics/irrigation/drainage).
• Must have minimum 10 years of general professional experience in design of hydraulic structures, gravity irrigation/drainage survey, construction, maintenance, land use planning, and agriculture.
• Shall have at least 8 years of experience in the design of similar-sized and type projects, including 3 years of international experience (outside the country of origin).
• Fluency in the English language is required.