Build a Career Where You Own Your Impact
At Merrick, you’re more than an employee. You’re an employee owner.
From your first day, you join a team where your ideas matter, your growth
is encouraged, and your work directly impacts the company’s success.
We’re engineers, architects, planners, scientists, designers, and business
professionals who care deeply about our craft and the communities
we serve.
Learn more about opportunities, growth, and life at an employee-owned company.
Employee Ownership at Merrick.
Employee ownership is the cornerstone of Merrick’s culture — a shared stake in our work, our success, and our future. It shapes how we make decisions, how we collaborate, and how we support one another. At Merrick, ownership isn’t just a benefit; it’s a shared responsibility and a long-term commitment to doing great work together.
As employee owners, we think long-term. We’re empowered to propose new ideas, solve problems thoughtfully, and help shape the direction of the company. Ownership also drives transparency. Employee owners receive regular business updates, financial insight, and open communication from leadership — so everyone understands where the company is headed and how their work contributes to its success.
Ownership for Everyone
Explore how employee ownership works at Merrick — and what it means for our people.
Everyone at Merrick has a stake in the company and benefits from our shared success. Ownership is intentionally broad. Unlike many “employee-owned” companies where stock is limited to a small group, Merrick grants stock to every eligible employee through our employee stock ownership plan and contributes additional stock through the company-directed portion of the 401(k) match.
Ownership does not require employees to invest their own money, though many choose to make additional investments through direct stock purchases.
As Merrick grows, the rewards of that growth are shared across the organization. When the company thrives, employee owners benefit directly — reinforcing a shared commitment to long-term success rather than short-term gains.
While many engineering firms claim to be employee-owned, often only a small portion of equity is actually shared. Merrick is different. As a 100 percent employee-owned firm, nearly every employee is an owner, with a meaningful mix of direct stock ownership and ESOP participation. That structure creates deeper accountability, stronger engagement, and a true connection between individual effort and shared success. Combined with transparent leadership and open financial communication, ownership at Merrick is active, informed, and central to our culture.
Work That Reflects What Matters to You
Our purpose, vision, and values are shaped by our employee owners and guide how we work, grow, and show up every day — for our clients, our communities, and each other.
Solving Growing Living