Industrial Designer- Buildings

WSP Global Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. seeks an experienced Industrial Designer to support the Facilities and Industrial Systems practice. You will design and coordinate building systems, utilities, and process layouts for industrial clients, collaborating across disciplines and leading design deliverables.

The role emphasizes 2D/3D design work in AutoCAD and Revit, multidisciplinary coordination, and site involvement. Occasional travel across the U.S. is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, life sciences, 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 with clients, contractors, and project teams.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10-30% throughout the United States.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 and workflows.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Collaborative teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology, Engineering, Drafting, Design, Architecture, or related field

Associate's Degree in Engineering Technology, Design, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

This Opportunity

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.

Your Impact

• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 project teams.

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): $30/hr- $45/hr

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.