Structural Design Apprentice: Real Projects, Flexible Hours

Merrick & Company; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional training

Mentoring

Paid holidays

Real client projects

Flexible hours

Job summary

Merrick & Company in Greenwood Village, CO is seeking a student from high school, technical school or community college for a paid engineering apprenticeship focused on structural design. You will contribute to drawings, 3D models, and construction packages under a project engineer, with exposure to DoD/NASA-related projects.

This 18- to 24-month program offers hands-on CAD training, mentoring, and the chance to work on real client projects across aerospace, land development, and water systems.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an Associate Degree – Drafting/Design, Graphic Design or Technical College Certification or Equivalent Experience.
• Minimum 0-2 years of experience.
• Client projects for this position require U.S. Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic structural drawings, plans, elevations, sections, details and redline updates.
• Assist with foundations, framing, and small structural components plans.
• Produce drawings and models using CAD software; create 3D models and drawing packages.
• Follow CAD standards and quality procedures; work with a mentor.

Skills

3D modeling

AutoCAD

Drafting

MS Office

Independent work

Education

Associate Degree – Drafting/Design

Graphic Design program

Technical college certification

Tools

CREO

SolidWorks

Inventor

Revit

Job description

Merrick & Company in Greenwood Village, CO is seeking a student from high school, technical school or community college for a paid engineering apprenticeship focused on structural design. You will contribute to drawings, 3D models, and construction packages under a project engineer, with exposure to DoD/NASA-related projects.

This 18- to 24-month program offers hands-on CAD training, mentoring, and the chance to work on real client projects across aerospace, land development, and water systems.