Job Description

Job Role: Water Management and Drip Irrigation Expert

(Project-based Contract)

Compensation: Project-based Fee, competitive and commensurate with expertise.

We are developing a large, diversified, and integrated farm in a land, featuring

Tree Planting (Orchard), diverse Horticulture Crop Production, Livestock, and a Vermicomposting unit.

Efficient and sustainable water use is critical to our success, particularly given the local climate.

We are seeking a specialized

Water Management and Drip Irrigation Planner and I&C Expert

to design, install, and commission a high-efficiency irrigation system for our entire property on a project basis.

Key Responsibilities (The Farm's Water Strategist)

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and executing a complete, site-specific water resource management and irrigation plan that supports all farm enterprises.

1. Water Resource Planning and Assessment:

Source Identification:

Assess existing water sources (borewells, ponds, river access) and recommend optimal placement and capacity for new sources (e.g., borewell depth, pump size).

Water Harvesting Design:

Design structures like farm ponds, check dams, and trenches to maximize rainwater harvesting and reduce run-off based on the site's topography.

Water Quality Testing:

Coordinate and interpret water quality tests to ensure suitability for irrigation and livestock consumption.
2. Drip and Micro-Irrigation System Design:

System Layout:

Design the complete micro-irrigation network, specifying pipe sizes, pressure regulations, filtration units, and headworks for different farm zones (Orchards, Field Crops).

Crop Water Budgeting:

Calculate precise water requirements for all planned crops and tree species (Mango, Litchi, etc.) to determine the irrigation scheduling and duration (ET calculations).

Technology Selection:

Recommend the most suitable type of micro-irrigation (drip, micro-sprinkler, or mini-sprinkler) for each specific crop or tree row based on soil type and required uniformity.
3. Installation and Commissioning (I&C):

Vendor Management:

Select and supervise vendors and local labor for the procurement and installation of the entire system (pumps, pipes, filters, valves).

Quality Assurance:

Ensure all components are installed according to design specifications and maintain hydraulic performance across the entire network.

Testing and Handover:

Commission the system, conduct pressure and uniformity tests, and train the farm staff on daily operation, maintenance, and basic troubleshooting.
Required Qualifications & Skills

Education:

Degree or Diploma in Agricultural Engineering, Water Resource Management, Civil Engineering, or Irrigation Technology.

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of practical, hands-on experience in

designing, installing, and commissioning commercial-scale micro-irrigation systems

(drip and sprinkler) in India. Experience with NABARD or government subsidy scheme compliance is highly beneficial.

Technical Proficiency:

Expertise in

CAD software

(e.g., AutoCAD) for designing and drafting irrigation plans. Proficiency in

Hydraulic Calculation Software

or advanced Excel for sizing pipes and pump selection. Familiarity with various filter technologies (sand, screen, disc) and automated/semi-automated control systems.

On-Site Skills:

Ability to conduct physical surveys (leveling, measuring), supervise labor, and troubleshoot complex irrigation issues on the field.
Why Join Us?

You will be instrumental in making our farm a model of

water efficiency and sustainability

. This is a project where your design directly contributes to crop yield and resource conservation. If you are driven by the challenge of optimizing water use in a diversified agricultural setting, we encourage you to apply!

Job Types: Contractual / Temporary, Freelance
Contract length: 11 months

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):

Mention your email Id Mention your WhatsApp number How many years of Work experience in Microirrigation Planning and commissioning you have Mention the sizes of the farms where you planned and installed the microirrigation Financially quantify approximately how much money was invested in purchase and implementstion of those microirrigation project What knowledge you have in preparing DPR, getting loan from Banks and calculating Subsidy from the Government
Work Location: In person