2026 Mechanical Engineering Entry-level Jobs in Louisiana
There are a wide variety of entry-level jobs in mechanical engineering. If you have a relevant degree, you could become an engineer who designs mechanical devices, such as tools, engine or motor parts, or various machines. Or, if you’re more interested in applying the work done in the creative and planning processes, you could become a developer. There are also people who take the designs and build them into actual devices, as well as people who test and troubleshoot various mechanical designs. If any of this type of work interests you, then you are likely a prime candidate for jobs in mechanical engineering. It’s not really easy to describe what, exactly mechanical engineering entry-level jobs are like; they vary from one position to the next. Some professionals might work behind a computer in your standard, everyday office. Others are out in the field, actually designing and/or troubleshooting various pieces of equipment. You will also find mechanical engineers conducting real-world research on products, working in laboratories, and more. Where you will work and what you will do all depends on the type of mechanical engineering jobs you go after. No matter where or how you work, however, you should expect a fairly comfortable salary and decent job stability as well. As of 2010, mechanical engineers made an average salary of $78,160 per year. Furthermore, back in 2010, there were an impressive 243,200 jobs to be had and opportunities are still expected to grow—research shows there should be about a 9% growth in available positions by 2020.
Mechanical Engineer
Drone Systems Engineering
Mechanical Engineer- Entry Level
Electrical Engineer
$86,000-$86,000 per year
Shipper/Packer
CNC Programmer
Electrical Engineer
Mechanical/Plumbing Designer
Mechanical Engineer
Principal Weapons Systems Integration Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer
Engineering Drawing Checker
Structural Designer
Project Manager
Design Engineer
Facilities Engineer
Product / Process Development Team Engineer
Engineering Manager
Engineer, Facilities
Refinery - Capital Projects Director (3638)
Mechanical Engineer
Maintanance Engineer
Drafter
Facility Construction Inspector
Kitchen Mechanic
Construction Estimator
Tool & Die Maker / Machinist
Chemical Manufacturing / Industrial Construction
Marine Engineer with Sign on Bonus
Quality Control Inspector
Technical Document Writer
Project Engineer II
Industrial AI Robotics Engineer
Electrician / Instrument Technician 2A
Electrician / Instrument Technician
Senior Drone Technician / Customer Success Manager
Business Analyst
Project Manager II / III NOTA Southwest Region - Remote Work Options Available
Technical Lead
Technical Lead Skid
Welder
Welder Fitter Combo
Quality Control Supervisor
Process Engineer
Day/Night Electrical Supervisor
Night Electrical Supervisor
Database Administrator - Remote
Technical Lead Fab Shop
Structural Fitter
Customer Success Manager
Maintenance Technician
Proposal Analyst- Mission Critical Division
EHS Manager
Proposal Coordinator- Mission Critical Division
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Account Manager
Design & Field Engineer (Structural Steel)
Shipyard Safety Coordinator
Plant Engineer
PLC Automation Programmer
Transportation Construction Inspector (PennDOT 3-0 District)
Jr Installation Technician
Engineering Area Manager
Engineering / Installation Technicians
Technical Support Engineer
Software Engineering Intern
Production Supervisor
Systems Engineer
Water/Wastewater Intern
Ecological Restoration Project Engineer I
CAD Designer
Federal Proposal Coordinator
Solution Architect (Oracle PPM & WACS)
Pursuit Coordinator
Civil Estimator
Project Coordinator
Beam Line Operator
Sheet Metal Assembler
$16-$16














