Summary
Location
Greenwood Village
Salary
$153k - $198k
Type
full-time
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About this role
Merrick is seeking an experienced Welding Technical Specialist to join the Nuclear Services & Technology (NST) Business Unit in our Greenwood Village, CO office. This specialist will support our engineering group for nuclear gloveboxes, confinement systems, and custom fabricated equipment. The role requires advanced knowledge of stainless steel welding, weld procedure understanding and code compliant execution for confinement and nuclear applications.
This is a hybrid position with a salary range of $153,500 to $198,700 depending on experience.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Review and provide guidance on welding procedures (WPS/PQR), welding specifications, and welder qualifications.
- Review and have high level of understanding of weld inspections and examinations including PT, UT, and RT.
- Provide technical guidance on welding design, material selection, fabrication methods, and code compliance.
- Support glovebox and nuclear confinement equipment fabrication, testing, and weld troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with engineering and design teams to ensure weld requirements and designs are integrated into drawings and specifications.
- Support supplier oversight, shop visits, and quality verification.
- Follow NQA‑1 compliant QA/QC procedures for nuclear fabrication work.
- Assist in developing project documentation and technical reports.
- Provide advanced expertise in GMAW, SMAW, GTAW (including Tip Tig), FCAW, and other welding processes for technical guidance.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate degree in a welding related technical field.
- 18+ years relevant welding experience.
- Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
- Demonstrated expertise and understanding of stainless steel welding for gloveboxes or nuclear confinement.
- Knowledge of PT, UT, and RT weld examinations.
- Knowledge of ASME, AWS, and DOE/NRC welding requirements.
- U.S. Citizenship (required for client projects).
- Ability to obtain a security clearance.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working under NQA‑1 quality programs.
- Experience in nuclear fabrication environments.
- Familiarity with glovebox and hot‑cell fabrication processes.
PERKS
- Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
- Robust Employee Referral Program.
- Annual performance and compensation reviews.
- Professional Training and Development.
- Employee Recognition Awards.
- Peer Mentor Program
- And Much More!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- 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.
Other facts
About Merrick & Company
At Merrick, employee ownership drives us as we work alongside our clients to develop the right solutions to better our world. We’re motivated by a need to do the right thing and be the best we can be—and we make decisions based on that, not the bottom line. As employee owners, we’re empowered to find the solutions that have a positive impact on our communities, our company, and our world.
We’re an employee-owned, multi-discipline professional engineering, architecture, surveying, geospatial, and science and technology solutions firm. We serve domestic and international clients in the aerospace; infrastructure; nuclear; energy, manufacturing, and bioprocessing; and life sciences markets.
What you'll do
- The Welding Technical Specialist will review and provide guidance on welding procedures and specifications, ensuring compliance with nuclear applications. They will also support the fabrication and testing of glovebox and confinement equipment, collaborating with engineering teams.
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