Senior Packaging & Material Handling Systems Engineer

Senior Packaging & Material Handling Systems Engineer

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 with a solid technical foundation who is ready to take ownership of project tasks while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

This position is open to candidates based in our Meridian, ;
Houston, TX;
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 an appropriate 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%.

• 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 provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the 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. WSP reserves the right to adjust compensation based on education, experience, skills, and geographic location.

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides legal compliance with disability or protected veteran status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.