Careers · Operations & Technical Delivery
Irrigation & Water Engineer
Design and deliver efficient drip, sprinkler and solar-powered irrigation and water-harvesting systems.
- Reports to
- Chief Operating Officer
- Department
- Operations & Technical Delivery
- Location
- Kensvalley, Ngong-Suswa (Kahara) Road, Kajiado — with regular travel to project sites across Kenya
- Engagement
- Full-time
Purpose of the role
Help farmers and schools produce year-round with less water, energy and labour.
Key responsibilities
- Carry out site and water-source surveys, including flow, pressure and water-quality checks.
- Design drip, sprinkler and solar pumping systems with hydraulic calculations and material schedules.
- Supervise installations and ensure workmanship meets design standards.
- Design rainwater-harvesting and storage solutions for schools and smallholders.
- Train users on operation, scheduling and maintenance; provide after-sales support.
- Advise on product selection and quality for irrigation items in our shop.
What you'll need
- Degree or higher diploma in Agricultural, Water, Civil or Biosystems Engineering.
- At least 4 years designing and installing irrigation systems.
- Competence with hydraulic design and solar pump sizing.
- Comfortable working on farms and supervising installation crews.
Nice to have
- Registration with the Engineers Board of Kenya or IEK.
- CAD or irrigation design software skills.
- Valid driving licence.
How you'll work
Technical accuracySafety awarenessPlanningPractical communication
What success looks like in year one
- Create standard irrigation design packages for common farm sizes.
- Reduce after-installation faults through better commissioning.
Our hiring process
- 1. Expression of interest — Submit your details and CV for the role that fits you best.
- 2. Screening — Our HR team reviews applications against the role profile when an opening is confirmed.
- 3. Interview — Shortlisted candidates are invited to an interview and, for technical roles, a practical assessment.
- 4. References & offer — We check references and qualifications before making any offer.
Fair and safe recruitment
- • Digichange Agronomists never charges any fee at any stage of recruitment. Report any request for payment to us immediately.
- • We are an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applications regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion or disability.
- • These profiles describe roles we plan to fill as we grow. Timing, terms and remuneration are confirmed only with shortlisted candidates.
- • Your information and CV are used only for recruitment and handled in line with the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019.
Express your interest
Quick application — takes about 3 minutes. Our HR team will contact you if your profile matches an opening.