Senior Packaging & Material Handling Systems Engineer
About the role
The Role WSP is seeking a Senior Packaging & Material Handling Systems Engineer to support the planning, design, and delivery of packaging and material handling systems for industrial facilities. This role is ideal for an engineer who has a solid technical foundation and is ready to take ownership of project tasks while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. This role is open to candidates based in our Meridian, ID; Houston, TX; Plover, WI; or Minneapolis, MN offices.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the design and development of packaging and material handling systems, including evaluation of existing client configurations, equipment layouts, conveyor configurations, and operational efficiency design.
- Leverage new technologies in automation and philosophies in manufacturing.
- Develop and review physical building layout drawings, equipment and system drawings, PFDs, P&IDs, and bid and construction packages.
- Absorb and review CAD deliverables, ensuring alignment with WSP and client standards.
- Assist with equipment specifications, RFPs, mass balances, and technical calculations.
- Work closely with project managers and senior engineers to deliver work within budget and schedule.
- Participate in design coordination meetings and contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Assist with site visits for data collection, field verification, and construction support.
- Communicate effectively with internal team members and, as appropriate, with clients.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science, Engineering or appropriate technical field, Engineering or a related technical field
- 5+ years of relevant experience in material handling design, packaging systems, industrial facility design and automation
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work directly with clients and project stakeholders
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD (2D/3D); experience reviewing and visualizing designs in a 3D environment
- Ability to interpret and work with scan data and point cloud files
- Understanding of operations in hygienic packaging production (food, beverage, or consumer products) and industrial manufacturing operations
- Strong mechanical reasoning and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in team-based, consulting environments
- Willingness to travel approximately 10–25%
Preferred Qualifications
- Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering degree preferred (years of applicable experience to be considered)
- Consulting experience in industrial or facilities engineering
- Experience with automation, industrial material handling, packaging equipment, conveying systems, automated guided vehicles or similar transport vehicles
- Exposure to vendor coordination and construction-phase support
- Familiarity with multidisciplinary project delivery in a consulting environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with developing client-facing experience
Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Pay
Expected Salary (all locations): $86,100 - $125,510
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