Senior Packaging & Material Handling Systems Designer

WSP Global Inc.; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 48,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Meridian, ID seeks a Senior Packaging & Material Handling Systems Designer to lead packaging system designs from concept through construction.

You will deliver CAD/3D models, create layouts, and mentor junior designers while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. The role requires 9+ years in packaging/industrial design, strong client-facing communication, AutoCAD 2D/3D and Inventor proficiency, and a willingness to travel 10–30%.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of progressive experience in packaging systems, material handling, or industrial facilities design.
• High School Diploma and related technical education.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD (2D/3D) and Inventor or similar tools.
• Experience leading or independently executing complex packaging layouts.
• Ability to interpret scan data and point clouds; travel 10–30%.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop packaging and material handling systems including conveyors and layouts.
• Produce CAD and 2D/3D deliverables; develop PFDs, P&IDs, and construction packages.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior designers.
• Support project execution, scope development, and schedule coordination.
• Lead site visits for data collection and verification; present design deliverables to clients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, vendors, and contractors.
• Apply constructability, safety, and operational considerations throughout design.

Skills

Communication

Project leadership

Client interaction

Education

Technical design degree or related education

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

The Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Senior Packaging & Material Handling Systems Designer to support the growth of our Facilities and Industrial Systems practice. This role is ideal for an experienced designer who brings strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and the ability to deliver high-quality packaging system designs from concept through construction.

This role is open to candidates based in our Meridian, ID; Houston, TX; Plover, WI; or Minneapolis, MN offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of packaging and material handling systems, including conveyors, process layouts, and equipment integration.
• Produce and review CAD and 2D/3D design deliverables in accordance with WSP, client, and industry standards. Develop and review physical building layout drawings, equipment and system drawings, PFDs, P&IDs, and bid and construction packages
• Perform and contribute to mass balances, conveyor calculations, layouts, and related technical documentation.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior designers and drafters, including task delegation, quality control, and schedule coordination.
• Support project execution, including scope development, schedule adherence, and coordination with project managers.
• Lead and participate in site visits for data collection, existing conditions verification, and construction/installation support.
• Present design deliverables to clients in both virtual and in-person settings.
• Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, clients, vendors, and contractors.
• Apply constructability, safety, and operational considerations throughout the design process.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 9+ years of progressive experience in packaging systems, material handling, or industrial facilities design.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work directly with clients and project stakeholders.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD (2D/3D); experience with Inventor or similar 3D modeling tools.
• Demonstrated experience leading or independently executing complex packaging system layouts.
• Ability to interpret and work with scan data and point cloud files.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, food & beverage, or equipment-based environments.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10–30%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical Design degree or related education.
• Experience designing food or beverage packaging or manufacturing systems.
• Knowledge of simulation tools and system optimization techniques.Prior experience supporting construction or installation activities.
• Familiarity with multidisciplinary project delivery in a consulting environment.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a 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 Hourly (all locations): $35.15 - $51.25

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.

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