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Agricultural Engineer job at Urban Greens Ltd
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2025-Oct-21
Location: Uganda, Kampala
Agricultural Engineer 2025-10-21T08:08:16+00:00 Urban Greens Ltd https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_6385/logo/Urban%20Green2.png https://urbangreensltd.com/ FULL_TIME Uganda Kampala 00256 Uganda Professional Services Science & Engineering 2025-11-04T17:00:00+00:00 Uganda 8 Urban Greens Ltd is an agritech business that enables urban growers with smart and solar powered hydroponics & aquaponics systems. We believe in transforming urban landscapes by providing sustainable and healthier food sources. By promoting urban food production, generate quality jobs, income, and benefit the climate and environment. The company currently has 17 employees and operates on a demo farm in Kansanga, Kampala. Simultaneously, we run an expanding network of urban growers that deliver their production back to us, and we jointly market the products. Role Overview We are seeking a highly motivated Agricultural Engineer to join our team, focusing on the maintenance and optimization of our customers' urban greens systems and our in-house demo farms. Although you work from HQ, extensive travel within and around Kampala using public transport means will be required. The ideal candidate enjoys working independently, is not afraid to get her or his hands dirty and understands he or she is part of a larger team all working towards the same goal: A successful and growing portfolio of small-scale urban growers. Responsibilities & tasks Responsibilities for this role cut across three main areas, new installations and onboarding of new growers, after-sales services and developing new exciting products and projects. - Conduct technical site visits to assess potential client locations and plan system installations. Collaborate with the Business Development Officer to prepare system quotations through detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
- Perform customer installations, maintenance and service visits to ensure system functionality of a portfolio of systems. Manage client relations by addressing inquiries, and providing ongoing support. On rotation be available to provide service and support to growers through our central service lines
- Manage and maintain onsite hydroponics and aquaponics systems to ensure operational excellence. Contribute to internal company projects related to hydroponics and aquaponics system development and operations. Research and implement innovative upgrades to improve system efficiency and productivity.
Daily Tasks - Travel across Kampala to offer services at customer sites for site surveys, installations and service.
- Prepare Bills of Quantities from the office and discuss system designs with colleagues and supervisors.
- Weekly coordination with colleagues regarding technical and operational issues concerning growers.
- Data collection and documentation of performance and activities.
- Providing advisory services to urban growers to enhance productivity.
Qualifications & Skills - Education: Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering.
- Experience: Up to 3 years of practical experience (exposure to hydroponics, aquaponics and irrigation is a plus)
- Skills:
- Eager learner with the ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Strong affinity for modern food production (hydroponics, aquaponics, aquaculture or irrigation).
- Practical experience with hydroponics or aquaponics is a plus.
- Teamplayer with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Comfortable with fieldwork and frequent travel using public transport.
What We Offer - Start Date: As soon as possible.
- Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience.
- Growth Opportunities: Professional development in the rapidly growing urban farming sector.
- Work Environment: A dynamic, mission-driven team passionate about sustainability.
- Impact: Be a change-maker in transforming urban food production in Kampala.
JOB-68f73f7015310 Vacancy title:
Agricultural Engineer Jobs at:
Urban Greens Ltd Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, November 4 2025 Duty Station:
Uganda | Kampala | Uganda Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 21 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS: Urban Greens Ltd is an agritech business that enables urban growers with smart and solar powered hydroponics & aquaponics systems. We believe in transforming urban landscapes by providing sustainable and healthier food sources. By promoting urban food production, generate quality jobs, income, and benefit the climate and environment. The company currently has 17 employees and operates on a demo farm in Kansanga, Kampala. Simultaneously, we run an expanding network of urban growers that deliver their production back to us, and we jointly market the products. Role Overview We are seeking a highly motivated Agricultural Engineer to join our team, focusing on the maintenance and optimization of our customers' urban greens systems and our in-house demo farms. Although you work from HQ, extensive travel within and around Kampala using public transport means will be required. The ideal candidate enjoys working independently, is not afraid to get her or his hands dirty and understands he or she is part of a larger team all working towards the same goal: A successful and growing portfolio of small-scale urban growers. Responsibilities & tasks Responsibilities for this role cut across three main areas, new installations and onboarding of new growers, after-sales services and developing new exciting products and projects. - Conduct technical site visits to assess potential client locations and plan system installations. Collaborate with the Business Development Officer to prepare system quotations through detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
- Perform customer installations, maintenance and service visits to ensure system functionality of a portfolio of systems. Manage client relations by addressing inquiries, and providing ongoing support. On rotation be available to provide service and support to growers through our central service lines
- Manage and maintain onsite hydroponics and aquaponics systems to ensure operational excellence. Contribute to internal company projects related to hydroponics and aquaponics system development and operations. Research and implement innovative upgrades to improve system efficiency and productivity.
Daily Tasks - Travel across Kampala to offer services at customer sites for site surveys, installations and service.
- Prepare Bills of Quantities from the office and discuss system designs with colleagues and supervisors.
- Weekly coordination with colleagues regarding technical and operational issues concerning growers.
- Data collection and documentation of performance and activities.
- Providing advisory services to urban growers to enhance productivity.
Qualifications & Skills - Education: Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering.
- Experience: Up to 3 years of practical experience (exposure to hydroponics, aquaponics and irrigation is a plus)
- Skills:
- Eager learner with the ability to work under minimal supervision.
- Strong affinity for modern food production (hydroponics, aquaponics, aquaculture or irrigation).
- Practical experience with hydroponics or aquaponics is a plus.
- Teamplayer with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Comfortable with fieldwork and frequent travel using public transport.
What We Offer - Start Date: As soon as possible.
- Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience.
- Growth Opportunities: Professional development in the rapidly growing urban farming sector.
- Work Environment: A dynamic, mission-driven team passionate about sustainability.
- Impact: Be a change-maker in transforming urban food production in Kampala.
Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 36 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure
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Application Deadline: Open until filled. Urban Greens is committed to fostering an inclusive, fair, and inspiring workplace. Women and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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