Senior Packaging & Material Handling Systems Engineer

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. The role is ideal for an engineer with a solid technical foundation who is ready to take ownership of project tasks while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must be based in our Meridian, ;
Madison, WI;
Plover, WI; or Minneapolis, MN offices.

• 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 manufacturing philosophies.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Applied Science, 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) and 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%.
• Candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering degree preferred.
• 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 provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout an employee’s career, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

Expected salary (all locations): $86,100 - $125,510. This range is based on the applicant’s education, experience, skills, and location. WSP reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer under federal and state law. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.