EFS Facilities Services is a leading integrated facilities management provider delivering comprehensive solutions across multiple sectors. We are committed to operational excellence, service quality, sustainability, and maintaining safe and efficient environments for our clients.
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Irrigation Engineer to oversee the planning, installation, operation, and maintenance of irrigation systems across landscaped areas in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. The successful candidate will ensure efficient water usage, healthy landscape development, and reliable irrigation system performance while maintaining compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, design, install, operate, and maintain irrigation systems, including drip irrigation, sprinkler systems, pumps, valves, pipelines, and controllers.
- Conduct site inspections to assess irrigation requirements, identify system faults, and implement appropriate corrective and preventive maintenance measures.
- Monitor irrigation schedules, water consumption, and distribution efficiency to optimize water usage and minimize wastage.
- Supervise irrigation technicians and maintenance teams, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved specifications.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot irrigation system failures, leaks, pressure issues, blockages, and pump or controller malfunctions.
- Coordinate with landscaping teams to ensure appropriate irrigation practices support plant health and landscape maintenance requirements.
- Review irrigation drawings, layouts, technical specifications, and material requirements for installation and maintenance activities.
- Prepare maintenance schedules, inspection reports, material requisitions, and records of irrigation system performance.
- Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, and relevant stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of materials and completion of works.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements while carrying out irrigation activities.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong technical knowledge of irrigation system design, installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
- Experience with drip irrigation, sprinkler systems, pumps, valves, filtration systems, and automated irrigation controllers.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, irrigation layouts, and project specifications.
- Good understanding of water management, irrigation scheduling, and efficient water conservation practices.
- Strong supervisory, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple site activities and coordinate effectively with operations and landscaping teams.
- Willingness to work on-site in Sulaymaniyah Region, Iraq.
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Relevant technical certifications in irrigation systems, water management, or landscaping will be an advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in irrigation system installation, maintenance, and operations.
- Experience in landscaping, facilities management, or large-scale irrigation projects is preferred.
- Previous experience working in challenging climatic conditions or the Middle East region will be an advantage.
Why Join EFS Facilities Services?
- Opportunity to work with a leading integrated facilities management organization.
- Exposure to diverse operational and landscaping projects.
- A professional environment focused on service excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.
Location: Sulaymaniyah Region, Iraq
