Senior Packaging & Material Handling Systems Engineer

Senior Packaging & Material Handling Systems Engineer

At WSP, we are driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to delivering sustainable, innovative solutions. Our Facilities and Industrial Systems teams support clients across food & beverage, consumer products, and advanced manufacturing markets by designing efficient, reliable packaging and material handling systems.

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; Madison, WI; 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.
• Assist with equipment specifications, RFPs, mass balances, and technical calculations.
• Create, coordinate and review CAD deliverables, ensuring alignment with WSP and client standards.
• Support vendor coordination and equipment selection activities.
• 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.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $86,100 - $125,510