Process Piping Designer Apprentice

Merrick & Company; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Merrick & Company invites high school, technical school, or community college students to join a paid apprenticeship in Greenwood Village, CO. You will work on client projects spanning aerospace, defense, water systems, and more, gaining hands-on CAD experience and professional mentorship.

The 18–24 month program emphasizes training, real project exposure, and growth as you advance your responsibilities under guidance, with a focus on foundational drafting and design skills.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing an Associate Degree in Drafting/Design or equivalent.
• 0–2 years of related experience or coursework acceptable.
• U.S. Citizenship required for client projects.

Responsibilities

• Produce drawings and project documentation using CAD software.
• Create and manipulate drawings in a database environment.
• Complete revisions of existing technical drawings.
• Perform entry-level routine technical work.
• Support projects with defined CAD standards and quality procedures.
• Receive instructions from a mentor and have work checked on completion.

Skills

CAD basics

AutoCAD familiarity

MS Office

Education

Associate Degree - Drafting/Design

Tools

AutoCAD

CREO

SolidWorks

Inventor

Revit

CADWorx

Job description

OVERVIEW

Merrick & Company is seeking a high school, technical school or community college Engineering or Drafting and Design student for a paid apprenticeship program in our Greenwood Village, CO headquarters. Imagine supporting rewarding client projects such as those involving aerospace missions, national defense, research laboratories, land development, water systems, sustainable energy, bio-manufacturing, and industrial manufacturing, as well as being exposed to unparalleled training and development opportunities!

The Merrick Apprenticeship Program has a commitment of approximately 18 months to 2 years.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Produces drawings and project documentation using the basic working knowledge of the CAD software. Detailed design activities include preparation of PFDs/P&IDs, piping drawings, and other project documentation including Piping and Component lists using reporting software and project databases.
• Creates and manipulates basic drawings in an intelligent database environment.
• Complete revisions ofexisting technicaldrawings.
• Perform entry level routine technical work.
• Work on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role, with growth of role and responsibilities as apprenticeship progresses..
• Follow defined CAD standards and quality procedures.
• Receive initial instructions from a mentor or supervisor and have technical work checked upon completion.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be pursuing an Associate Degree - Drafting/Design, Graphic Design or Technical College Certification or Equivalent Experience from high school CAD and engineering program.
• Minimum 0-2 years of experience.
• Client projects for this position requires U.S. Citizenship.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Understanding of basic AutoCAD.
• Experience with solid modeling software is a plus. CREO, SolidWorks, Inventor, Revit, CADWorx or other 3D modeling packages.
• Understanding of basic drawing generation and layout.
• Knowledge of engineering principles.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Possesses basic oral and written communication skills.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Collaboration.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Local candidates preferred.

TOTAL REWARDS & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Professional Training and Skill Development.
• Flexible Work Hours and Paid holidays
• Real work on Real client projects
• Coaching and Mentoring
• And Much More!

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• At Merrick, every resume is carefully reviewed by our team of experienced human recruiters-never by AI. We are committed to a fully human-centered hiring process, ensuring each candidate receives thoughtful, personalized attention at every stage.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.

Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.