Irrigation Designer
What the work is
Designs and plans irrigation systems according to licensing, climatic and environmental considerations, water source availability, crop type and soil characteristics.
Would you enjoy the work?
These are the main tasks in the official description. Mark how each one sounds to you.
- Conducts site assessments to identify suitable irrigation systems
- Advises on most effective irrigation methods and equipment for efficient water use that meet the needs of the client and comply with regulations and standards
- Designs efficient and cost-effective irrigation systems based on factors such as water availability, crop type and soil characteristics
- Calculates water requirements and develops irrigation schedules
- Prepares detailed irrigation plans and specifications, including layout, equipment and materials
- Collaborates with engineers and other professionals to ensure compliance of irrigation systems with regulations and standards
- Provides technical support and guidance to clients on the use, scheduling and maintenance of irrigation systems
- Inspects, audits and evaluates irrigation systems to identify and address any issues or inefficiencies
Try it
A simulation and a case study from this kind of work, set in a biosecurity inspection shed at a fictional regional airport and a nearby farming district. They are fictional.
The kind of days you could have
Good days
- You stop a pest at the border before it reaches a single farm
- A farmer rings to say your advice saved a season's crop
- A lab result comes back and confirms your hunch from the paddock
Hard days
- A traveller who is tired and angry about having their bag searched
- A producer who believes your rules are costing them money
- Early starts, long drives and standing in the weather to look at crops or animals
Written by Career Calling as a general guide. Real roles vary by employer and place.
Work a mission
Step into a simulated workplace in this field, with a brief from your manager.
Description and tasks: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Occupation Standard Classification for Australia, 2024, Version 1.0 (opens another site), occupation 311136, used under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. The skill guide above is our plain English summary.