Kano State Agricultural & Agro-Allied Engineering

Senior Agricultural & Water Infrastructure / Irrigation Engineer at KannyVic Enterprise Consult

Posted

  • Company: KannyVic Enterprise Consult
  • Location: Delta, Kano
  • Job type: Full-time
  • Salary: Very competitive inline with industry standard
  • Deadline: 4 December 2026

About the role

KannyVic Enterprise Consult, a fast-growing agribusiness and climate-smart infrastructure company, is hiring a Senior Agricultural & Water Infrastructure / Irrigation Engineer. This full-time position is based in Delta and Kano states. The role involves leading the planning, engineering design, construction supervision, testing, and commissioning of agricultural water and infrastructure projects. Note that candidates in Delta State will be required to travel to different project sites.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and design irrigation systems, including drip, sprinkler, and surface irrigation schemes.
  • Undertake crop water requirements, hydraulic calculations, pump sizing, and pipeline design.
  • Support the design and development of dams, reservoirs, water storage, and distribution infrastructure.
  • Design and review agricultural drainage, stormwater systems, culverts, farm roads, and related civil works.
  • Supervise construction, installation, quality assurance, testing, and commissioning of water infrastructure.
  • Prepare engineering drawings, technical specifications, bills of quantities, and feasibility reports.
  • Coordinate contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards, statutory requirements, and project quality procedures.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 10 years’ relevant professional engineering experience.
  • Valid COREN or its equivalent.
  • Proven experience in irrigation design, hydraulic calculations, pumping systems, water distribution, and agricultural drainage.
  • Demonstrable involvement in the design, implementation, or technical supervision of irrigation schemes, reservoirs, pumping stations, or agricultural water infrastructure.
  • Proficiency in relevant engineering software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, EPANET, HEC-RAS, CROPWAT, WaterCad, IrriCard, or GIS.
  • Strong technical reporting, project coordination, and construction supervision skills.

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the link below. The application deadline is 4th December, 2026.

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