Civil Water Designer Apprentice
US-CO-Denver
Merrick & Company
Req #: 7607
Type: Apprentice
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Overview: Merrick & Company is seeking motivated students currently enrolled in a high school, technical school, or community college drafting, design, or engineering program to join our paid Civil Designer Apprenticeship Program beginning Fall 2025 at our Denver, CO headquarters. This is a unique opportunity to work on impactful client projects involving natural areas, infrastructure, land development, water systems, sustainable energy, and more-while gaining hands-on experience and one-on-one mentorship from seasoned professionals. The apprenticeship is designed to last approximately 18 months to 2 years, providing a strong foundation in civil engineering design and CAD drafting. Pay range for this position is $21.92 - $23.17 per hour. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Responsibilities: As an apprentice, you will: * Support small design teams in creating exhibits, plans, and construction documents. * Gain exposure to various engineering disciplines, including: * Site Civil Design * Water/Wastewater Systems * Process Piping * Erosion Control * Grading and Drainage * GIS Modeling * Work with design tools such as Civil 3D, Revit, and Microsoft Office Suite. * Receive direct mentorship from experienced designers and project leaders. We are currently accepting resumes and applications for this opportunity. Applications and resumes will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews will take place in summer of 2025. Offers will be extended in late summer 2025. Timeframe subject to change. RESPONSIBILITIES * Produce technical drawings and models using CAD software. * Assist in the preparation of civil construction design plans. * Create linework, annotations, legends, and notes based on input from senior designers. * Revise existing drawings and complete redlines. * Follow established CAD and project standards. * Complete assignments with guidance and quality checks from a mentor or supervisor. Qualifications: * Minimum 0-2 years of experience. * Must be pursuing an Associate Degree - Drafting/Design, Graphic Design or Technical College Certification or Equivalent Experience from high school CAD and engineering program.
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