2026 Mechanical Engineering Entry-level Jobs in Maryland
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.
QA/QC-Mechanical Construction
Process Mechanical Engineer Project Manager - Wastewater PM
Multidisciplinary Systems Engineer (Mechanical/Software)
Mechanical Design Engineer
Mechanical Engineer (Temp)
Mechanical Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Project Engineer I
Process Engineer
Maintenance Supervisor
Roofing Estimator
Engineer - Officer Careers - NJ, PA, DE, MD
CFD Propulsion Research Engineer
Aeroballistics Research Engineer
Mechanical Quality Assurance Engineer - Federal Construction
Mechanical Engineer - Pump Application & Aftermarket Support
Mechanical Engineer IV
Fire Protection Engineer Graduate
Mechanical Engineer III
$85,000-$85,000 per year
Pressure Systems & Lifting Devices (PVS/LDE) Program Manager
Quality Engineer, Supplier Development
$120,000 per year
Engineer, Facilities
Building Engineer
Commercial Building Engineer
Hotel Senior Maintenance Technician
Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer
U.S. Navy - Civil Engineer - Officer Careers - NJ, PA, DE, MD
Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer – Laser Systems
$140,000 per year
Controls Engineer Sr.
Traffic Project Engineer I
HVAC Design Engineer
$70,000-$70,000 per year
Integration Specialist
Building Automation Controls Estimator - BAS/DDC - Base Salary to 50.00/hour - Reisterstown, MD
Junior Project Manager HVAC
Electrical Engineer
Telemetry Systems Field Engineer
$130,000 per year
Telemetry Systems Integration Engineer
$105,000-$135,000 per year
Computer Aided Designer
Electrical Engineer - PCB Layout
Senior Project Manager
Antenna Assembler
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
Electrical Engineer (MIL-STD Electrical Connectors)
Senior Construction Inspector - Federal Projects
Quality Inspector / Quality Technician
Facility Condition Assessor
Electrical Engineer (Top Secret Clearance)
$125,000 per year
















