Engineering, Water Technology & Irrigation Internship

About the role

Finetouch Africa, an agricultural engineering company focused on sustainable irrigation solutions and water technology, is recruiting flexible, project-based interns in Nairobi, Kenya. The internship is on-site and involves field work where required, and is open to students and recent graduates in Engineering, Water Technology or Irrigation. Interns may be deployed to any of the company's 15+ branches depending on project needs.

Key responsibilities

• Support the design and installation of irrigation systems
• Assist in water resource assessments and monitoring
• Work with the engineering team on sustainable irrigation methods
• Help prepare site reports and technical drawings
• Take part in hands-on field trials and data collection
• Contribute to system optimization and performance analysis

Required profile

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant program
• Background in Engineering, Water Technology, Irrigation, Agricultural Engineering or related fields
• Basic technical knowledge of irrigation and water systems
• Willingness to work on-site in field conditions
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team

Required skills

• Desirable: prior internship or project experience in irrigation/water systems
• Desirable: experience with CAD, GIS or data collection tools
• Desirable: field work experience in agricultural settings and knowledge of sustainable farming practices

What we offer

• Full-time internship of at least three months, with standard hours 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM Monday to Friday and 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM on Saturday, subject to project needs
• Monthly stipend of 10,000 KES for interns at the Nairobi office (other branches may offer different rates)
• Mentorship and training in agricultural technology, engineering and project management
• A letter of recommendation on successful completion and possible consideration for future opportunities