Design and construct irrigation and drainage systems to grow a variety of crops, undertake tests and measurements in the field.
Tasks
- Investigate sites to establish most suitable foundation for proposed construction
- Research and advise on best engineering solution to meet client’s needs and budget
- Produce detailed designs and documentation for construction and implementation of irrigation/drainage project
- Organise delivery of materials, plant machinery and equipment for construction project, and supervise labour
- Prepare engineering calculations for design of projects and supervise drafting
- Operate computers to assist with design of irrigation/drainage projects
- Coordinate and direct research, development and testing of materials, processes or systems related to irrigation/drainage works
- Supervise testing and commissioning of completed works
- Analyse and interpret reports on loading, labour, productivity, quality, materials and performance
- Arrange for geological and geophysical investigations and carry out feasibility studies
Personal Requirements
- analyse and solve problems
- communication skills
- computer skills
- creative
- work unsupervised
- work as part of a team
- organisational skills