Process Piping Designer Apprentice
Merrick & Company
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years
- Must know
- ExcelMicrosoft Office
- Nice to have
- CADAutoCADSolidWorksRevit
- Work
- On-site in Greenwood Village
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- AutoCAD43%Microsoft Office34%CAD33%Excel25%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 8, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
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. The apprenticeship program has a commitment of approximately 18 months to 2 years and will provide an opportunity to gain technical experience in engineering, design, and drafting. This specific apprenticeship position is for a Process Design Apprentice and will work directly with small teams to produce drawings, project documentation, and fabrication packages of piping utility needs for custom equipment with direction from the project engineer.
Key Responsibilities
- Produces drawings and project documentation using basic working knowledge of 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.
- Completes revisions of existing technical drawings.
- Performs entry-level routine technical work.
- Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role, with growth of role and responsibilities as the apprenticeship progresses.
- Follows defined CAD standards and quality procedures.
- Receives initial instructions from a mentor or supervisor and has technical work checked upon completion.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Basic working knowledge of CAD software.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Basic oral and written communication skills.
- Collaboration.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to problem solve.
Qualifications
- Pursuing an Associate Degree – Drafting/Design, Graphic Design, or Technical College Certification or Equivalent Experience from a high school CAD and engineering program.
- Minimum 0-2 years of experience.
- U.S. Citizenship is required for client projects.
Desired Qualifications (a plus):
- Understanding of basic AutoCAD.
- Experience with solid modeling software like CREO, SolidWorks, Inventor, Revit, CADWorx, or other 3D modeling packages.
- Understanding of basic drawing generation and layout.
- Knowledge of engineering principles.
- GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
- Local candidates preferred.