Packaging & Material Handling System Designer

About the role

The opportunity is open to candidates based in our Meridian, ID; Plover, WI; or Minneapolis, MN offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of packaging and material handling systems, including conveyors, process layouts, and equipment integration.
• Produce and review CAD and 2D/3D design deliverables in accordance with WSP, client, and industry standards.
• Develop and review physical building layout drawings, equipment and system drawings, PFDs, P&IDs, and bid and construction packages.
• Perform and contribute to mass balances, conveyor calculations, layouts, and related technical documentation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior designers and drafters, including task delegation, quality control, and schedule coordination.
• Support project execution, including scope development, schedule adherence, and coordination with project managers.
• Lead and participate in site visits for data collection, existing conditions verification, and construction/installation support.
• Present design deliverables to clients in both virtual and in-person settings.
• Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, clients, vendors, and contractors.
• Apply constructability, safety, and operational considerations throughout the design process.

Required Qualifications

• A High School Diploma
• 3+ years of progressive experience in packaging systems, material handling, or industrial facilities design.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work directly with clients and project stakeholders.
• Experience in AutoCAD (2D/3D); experience with Inventor or similar 3D modeling tools.
• Ability to interpret and work with scan data and point cloud files.
• Understanding of manufacturing, food & beverage, or equipment-based environments.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10–30%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical Design degree or related education.
• Experience designing food or beverage packaging or manufacturing systems.
• Demonstrated experience leading or independently executing complex packaging system layouts.
• Knowledge of simulation tools and system optimization techniques.
• Experience supporting construction or installation activities.
• Familiarity with multidisciplinary project delivery in a consulting environment.

WSP Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Hourly (all locations): $23.85 - $34.52

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

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