Client
: Waterpro Pty Ltd | Adelaide, South Australia
Hired by:
StaffPilot | Staff pilot Pty Ltd
Employment Type:
Full-Time | 40 Hours Per Week
Location Remote:
Philippines Based
About Waterpro
Waterpro is a wholly South Australian owned and operated business specialising in the design and supply of professional irrigation and pumping solutions. With three locations across Adelaide and over a decade of consistent growth, Waterpro has established itself as a market leader in SA's irrigation industry.
Waterpro's core client base includes local councils, sporting bodies, golf courses, landscape architects, and high-quality trade businesses. The team designs and supplies irrigation systems using industry-leading brands including Rain Bird, Hunter, Toro, Grundfos, Netafim, and Orbit.
This is a business that takes its craft seriously — from conducting irrigation system audits and distribution uniformity (DU) testing for councils, through to designing large-scale systems for sports fields, schools, and commercial landscapes. Waterpro is led by a hands-on director with an ambitious growth vision and a genuine commitment to building a best-in-class team.
About StaffPilot
StaffPilot is an Australian-owned offshore staffing agency that connects high-calibre Filipino professionals with growing Australian businesses. We handle recruitment, onboarding, HR, and infrastructure — so you can focus on doing great work with a great team.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced **Irrigation Designer** to join Waterpro's design team on a full-time basis, working remotely from the Philippines. You will collaborate closely with the Design Manager and internal team to produce professional irrigation designs for a wide range of project types.
This is a technical, hands-on design role — not a general VA position. You will be responsible for producing detailed, job-ready irrigation layouts, plans, and technical drawings that meet Australian industry standards and Waterpro's high-quality expectations.
Key Responsibilities
● Collaborate with the Design Manager and internal team on job-specific requirements, site constraints, and client briefs.
● Design and develop irrigation systems for a range of sites including open spaces, sports fields, golf courses, commercial landscapes, and community facilities.
● Prepare detailed irrigation layouts, plans, and technical drawings using relevant design software (AutoCAD or equivalent).
● Select appropriate irrigation products and components such as sprinklers, valves, pumps, and controllers from Waterpro's preferred product lines.
● Calculate water requirements, system pressure, flow rates, and zoning to ensure optimal performance and water efficiency.
● Review and refine irrigation designs to ensure compliance with industry standards, water regulations, and best practice.
● Produce accurate material take-offs and component schedules to support quoting and supply.
● Maintain organised project files and version control across active jobs.
● Communicate progress, flag design challenges, and respond to feedback in a timely and professional manner.
Required Skills & Experience
Technical Design Expertise
● Demonstrated experience in irrigation system design for commercial, municipal, or institutional projects (not solely residential).
● Proficiency in AutoCAD (or equivalent CAD software) for producing scaled, detailed irrigation plans and technical drawings.
● Strong understanding of hydraulic principles including pressure loss calculations, pipe sizing, flow rate analysis, and system zoning.
● Ability to calculate precipitation rates, matched precipitation, and water requirements for different turf types and planted zones.
● Knowledge of sprinkler selection, spacing geometry (triangular and square patterns), and distribution uniformity principles.
● Familiarity with irrigation product types including rotors, spray heads, drip systems, solenoid valves, controllers, backflow prevention devices, and pump systems.
Project Types (Experience in one or more preferred)
● Sports fields and ovals
● Golf courses
● Council reserves and open spaces
● School grounds and community facilities
● Commercial landscape irrigation
Software & Tools
● AutoCAD (essential)
● Proficiency with irrigation manufacturer specification sheets and product catalogues
● Microsoft Office or Google Workspace for documentation and communication
● Experience with irrigation-specific design tools (e.g., RainCAD, HydroCAD, or manufacturer design software) is a strong advantage
Communication & Collaboration
● Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
● Ability to interpret a design brief, ask clarifying questions, and work through revisions based on manager feedback.
● Comfortable working asynchronously across time zones with an Australian-based team.
● Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple jobs and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
● Degree in Civil Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or a related technical discipline.
● Previous experience working remotely for Australian, US, or Middle Eastern companies on irrigation or landscape projects.
● Understanding of Australian water regulations, backflow prevention standards, or willingness to learn these on the job.
● Familiarity with Rain Bird, Hunter, Toro, or Netafim product ranges.
● Experience producing material/component schedules and bills of quantities.
What You'll Get
● Full-time, stable role with a respected and growing Australian company.
● Direct collaboration with an experienced design team — real mentorship, not just task delegation.
● Opportunity to work on diverse, high-profile projects across sports, municipal, and commercial sectors.
● StaffPilot-managed employment including competitive salary, leave entitlements, 13th month pay, and dedicated support.
● A company that genuinely values its people and invests in their development.
How to Apply
Please send the following to [email protected]
Please include:
Your updated CV/resume highlighting relevant irrigation design experience.
A portfolio or examples of irrigation design work (CAD drawings, project plans, or similar).
A brief note on the types and scale of irrigation projects you have worked on
- *StaffPilot is the exclusive recruitment partner for this role. All applications will be managed by StaffPilot on behalf of Waterpro Pty Ltd.*