Structural Designer Apprentice

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

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 apprenticeship program has a commitment of approximately 18 months to 2 years.

The Merrick Apprenticeship Program will provide an opportunity to gain technical experience in the field of engineering, design and drafting. The apprentice will be exposed to various design items, including detailed design, 3D modeling, and drawing creation. This specific apprenticeship position is for a structural designer apprentice and will work directly with small teams to produce drawings, 3D models, and construction packages of structural design systems with direction from the project engineer. Typical designs may include design of Department of Defense and NASA governmental facilities and Ground Support Equipment in support of the aerospace industry.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Assist with the development of basic structural drawings, plans, elevations, sections, details, basic concrete and steel details, and redline updates.
• Assist with the development of plans for foundations, framing, and small structural components.
• Produce structural engineering drawings and models using basic working knowledge of the CAD software. Detailed design activities include preparation of 3D models, creating detailed drawing packages, and creating detailed Bills of Materials.
• Create and manipulate basic models in 3D environment.
• Complete revisions ofexisting technicaldrawings.
• Perform entry level routine technical work.
• Work on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role.
• 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, or other 3D modeling packages.
• Experience with basic drawing generation and layout is a plus.
• 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.
• 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).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.