Industrial Designer- Buildings

WSP is seeking a Industrial Designer to support the growth of our Facilities and Industrial Systems practice. This role is ideal for an experienced designer with strong technical design capabilities, industrial facility experience, and a collaborative approach to delivering complex projects. The successful candidate will support the design and coordination of building systems, industrial processes, utilities, material handling systems, and facility infrastructure for a variety of industrial and manufacturing clients.

• Develop and coordinate design packages for industrial facilities, manufacturing plants, food & beverage facilities, distribution centers, and advanced technology environments.
• Prepare and maintain 2D and 3D design deliverables utilizing AutoCAD, Revit, and other design software in accordance with WSP, client, and industry standards.
• Produce facility layouts, equipment arrangements, utility distribution plans, process support systems, and multidisciplinary coordination drawings.
• Assist with engineering calculations, equipment layouts, system routing, space planning, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate designs with mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, process, and architectural disciplines.
• Support project execution activities, including scope development, schedule coordination, and deliverable management.
• Participate in site visits, field investigations, existing conditions assessments, and construction support activities.
• Review drawings and models for quality, accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project requirements.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, contractors, and project stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
• Apply safety, operational, maintenance, and constructability considerations throughout the design process.
• Support and mentor junior designers through project collaboration, technical guidance, and quality reviews.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the advancement of design standards, workflows, and best practices.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years of progressive experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, food & beverage, life sciences, mission-critical, or similar facility projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit with experience developing construction drawings and BIM models.
• Strong experience coordinating multidisciplinary building systems and industrial facility designs.
• Experience preparing equipment layouts, utility plans, facility plans, and construction documentation.
• Ability to interpret and work with laser scan data, point clouds, and existing facility information.
• Understanding of industrial facility design, construction practices, and project delivery processes.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, contractors, and project teams.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10-30% throughout the United States.

• Associate's Degree, Technical Design Degree, or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, Engineering, Drafting, Design, Architecture, or a related field.
• Experience supporting advanced manufacturing, food & beverage, semiconductor, battery manufacturing, life sciences, or distribution facility projects.
• Familiarity with MEP systems, process utilities, material handling systems, and industrial infrastructure.
• Experience with Navisworks, BIM coordination, and clash detection workflows.
• Experience supporting construction administration, installation coordination, or commissioning activities.
• Knowledge of industry codes, standards, and design practices applicable to industrial facilities.
• Experience working within a consulting engineering environment on multi-discipline…