Irrigation Engineer

Job Description: Irrigation Engineer

Company: Agriplast Protected Cultivation Pvt. Ltd.

Department: Protected Cultivation / Projects

Location: (Flexible – Site & HO based)

Experience: 3–5 Years (Protected Cultivation / Micro Irrigation Preferred)

Company Description

Agriplast Protected Cultivation Pvt Ltd (APPC) is a pioneering company dedicated to reshaping the Indian agricultural sector through innovative and sustainable smart farming solutions. Established in 2013 by industry experts with over five decades of experience in high-tech agriculture, APPC specializes in state-of-the-art Polyhouses, Greenhouses, and more. Collaborating with premier Israeli partners, the company ensures world-class, efficient, and eco-friendly farming structures. Offering Turnkey Project Services and comprehensive Agricultural Advisory Services, APPC supports farmers while addressing challenges like land constraints and sustainability. In doing so, APPC contributes to a more sustainable, efficient, and prosperous agricultural ecosystem.

Role Overview

Agriplast is looking for a highly skilled Irrigation Engineer to design, execute, and optimize irrigation systems for protected cultivation projects including polyhouses, greenhouses, and net houses.

The role demands strong technical expertise in micro-irrigation systems (drip, fogging, misting, fertigation) along with hands-on project execution capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design & Planning

• Design irrigation systems for polyhouse and greenhouse projects
• Prepare BOQs, layouts, hydraulic calculations, and system drawings
• Selection of components: pumps, filters, valves, drippers, foggers, fertigation units
• Optimize designs based on crop, climate, and water quality

2. Project Execution

• Supervise installation and commissioning of irrigation systems at site
• Ensure adherence to Agriplast quality standards
• Coordinate with civil, structure, and agronomy teams
• Manage vendors and contractors during installation

3. System Optimization & Troubleshooting

• Diagnose and resolve issues related to:
• Uneven irrigation
• Pressure variations
• Clogging / filtration problems
• Optimize fertigation schedules for different crops
• Improve system efficiency and water-use optimization

4. Client Interaction & Training

• Provide on-site training to farmers and clients on system usage
• Support sales team with technical inputs and presentations
• Handle post-installation service and customer queries

5. Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare technical reports, drawings, and SOPs
• Maintain project documentation and site reports
• Track system performance and suggest improvements

Key Skills Required

Strong knowledge of:

• Drip irrigation systems
• Fertigation systems (Venturi / Dosing systems)
• Fogging & misting systems
• Understanding of protected cultivation crops and practices
• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD / design tools
• Strong problem-solving and field execution skills
• Good communication and client-handling abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in:
• Agricultural Engineering
• Irrigation Engineering
• Horticulture (with irrigation expertise)
• Experience in polyhouse / greenhouse irrigation systems is highly preferred

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Project execution timelines adherence
• System efficiency and performance
• Reduction in service complaints
• Client satisfaction scores
• Design accuracy and cost optimization

Why Join Agriplast

• Work on high-impact protected cultivation projects across India
• Exposure to advanced irrigation technologies
• Opportunity to collaborate with industry experts
• Growth in a fast-scaling agri-tech environment