Entry Level Mechanical Engineering Consultant Jobs

New grad mechanical engineering consultant jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with little to no experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings mix on-site and hybrid settings across Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Education, with employers like Jobot, Cleveland-Cliffs, and Salas O'Brien hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles436+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerJobot
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type84% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Maintenance Mechanical Engineer
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Maintenance Mechanical Engineer
BTI Solutions
Queen Creek, Arizona
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Engineering (Non-Software)
On-Site
Bachelor's
201-500

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Mechanical Technician
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Mechanical Technician
Element Materials Technology
Duarte, California
Factory & Production Work
Manufacturing Operations
Quality Control
$23 - $30/hr
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
5,001-10,000

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Maintenance Planner: Machines (Mechanical)
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Maintenance Planner: Machines (Mechanical)
Georgia-Pacific
Brunswick, Georgia
Business Operations
Office Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
10,000+

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Mechanical Engineer-Tradestar
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Mechanical Engineer-Tradestar
Dyno Nobel
Salt Lake City, Utah
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Mechanical Engineer/Designer
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Mechanical Engineer/Designer
Salas O'Brien
Roanoke, Virginia
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Hybrid
1,001-5,000

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Entry Level Mechanical Engineering Consultant Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Jobot13
  • Cleveland-Cliffs10
  • Salas O'Brien9
  • Affiliated Engineers9
  • HDR8

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services113
  • Manufacturing81
  • Education33
  • Technology & Software32
  • Construction & Real Estate25

Entry Level Mechanical Engineering Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level mechanical engineering consultant job?

Start by building a portfolio that shows applied problem-solving: capstone projects, internship deliverables, or any hands-on design work translate well for consulting roles. Employers at this level prioritize CAD proficiency, familiarity with engineering standards, and the ability to communicate technical findings clearly. Certifications like EIT (Engineer-in-Training) signal commitment and can give new candidates a concrete edge over others with similar experience.

Which companies hire entry level mechanical engineering consultants?

Companies hiring entry level mechanical engineering consultants right now include Jobot, Cleveland-Cliffs, and Salas O'Brien, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from engineering consultancies, defense contractors, and industrial manufacturers that run structured onboarding programs and expect to develop junior talent from the ground up.

Are there remote entry level mechanical engineering consultant jobs?

Yes, though most entry level roles still favor on-site or hybrid arrangements given hands-on training requirements. About 16% of entry level mechanical engineering consultant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote positions more common in analysis-heavy or software-adjacent consulting work rather than roles requiring lab or facility access.

Are these new grad mechanical engineering consultant jobs?

Yes, many of these openings are new grad roles that welcome recent graduates and junior candidates with zero to two years of experience. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it lists a bachelor's degree as the primary requirement, accepts internship experience in place of full-time history, or explicitly invites applicants with a strong academic portfolio to apply alongside those with limited professional experience.

Which industries hire the most entry level mechanical engineering consultants?

Entry Level mechanical engineering consultant roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive junior hiring because they rely on consulting firms to scale project capacity quickly, creating consistent openings for new graduates who can apply core engineering principles under senior supervision.