Mechanical HVAC Designer Apprentice

Merrick & Company is seeking a high school, technical school or community college Engineering or Drafting and Design student for a paid apprenticeship program beginning in Fall 2025 for the Los Alamos, NM office. 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. Apprenticeships are a way for employers to develop career pathways and prepare their future workforce. Students obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, mentorship, and a portable certification.

The Merrick Apprenticeship Program will provide an opportunity to gain technical experience in the field of engineering, design and drafting. This specific apprenticeship position is for a Mechanical Facilities HVAC Designer Apprentice and will work directly with engineering design teams to produce drawings, modify project models and design installation layouts of HVAC utilities and details with direction from the project engineer. Typical facility and laboratory designs include containment systems (gloveboxes, hot cells, cleanrooms), specialized exhaust systems, ventilation systems, filtration systems, and hydronic piping systems.

Typical 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.

• Produce drawings and modify project 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.
• Modify and manipulate basic models in 3D environment.
• Complete revisions of existing technical drawings.
• Work on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role.
• Follow defined standards and procedures.
• Receive initial instructions from a mentor or supervisor and have technical work checked upon completion.

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

• Experience with CAD software programs AutoCAD and Revit.
• Experience with other solid modeling software such as CREO, SolidWorks, Inventor, or CADWorx.
• Understanding of basic drawing generation and layout.

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

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• 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.