Mechanical Engineer market brief · Philadelphia, PA
Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Philadelphia, PA
51 mechanical engineer openings are live in the Philadelphia, PA area from 28 employers, led by Sargent & Lundy, Exponent, and Holtec International. The middle half of posted salaries runs $83,200–$110,000 a year (median $100,000), from the 57% of listings that disclose pay. Entry-level roles are the largest group, at 24% of openings. 6% of listings accept remote work.
Data updated Nov 4, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 51
- Live mechanical engineer openings currently tracked in the Philadelphia market.
Companies hiring
- 28
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
Median compensation
- $100,000
- 57% of listings provide usable compensation data.
Market analysis
Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market
Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings.
Level mix
Career ladder
Philadelphia's mechanical engineer market is led by entry-level openings, with 12 tracked roles at that rung.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
51
Hiring employers
28
Salary coverage
57%
Median experience
5.0 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Startups & growing teams
25
14 companies · $100,000 median
Established employers
17
6 companies
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$83,200
P50
$100,000
P75
$110,000
P90
$119,209
Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay.
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Use the signal
The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare mechanical engineer opportunities in Philadelphia, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 51 live roles tracked in this market.
- 28 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Nov 4, 2026.
A practical market plan for Mechanical Engineer in Philadelphia
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
51 mechanical engineer openings across 28 employers establish the current Philadelphia opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 12 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
Sargent & Lundy is one of the most active visible employers, with 7 current openings in this market view.
- 04
Open the live roles
24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now.
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Where this market is hiring
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Employer activity · 28 companies
Who is hiring in this market
The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample.
Live opportunity sample · 24 of 51 matches
Representative openings
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More mechanical engineer openings in Philadelphia
- Mechanical Design Engineer - Automation · DuPont Specialty Products USA, LLC
- Mechanical Engineer · Owen Thomas Group
- Senior Mechanical Engineer · NORR
- Senior Mechanical Engineer · hargroveepc
- Mechanical Engineer in Training 1 · EwingCole, Inc.
- Mechanical Engineer - Navy Steam and Auxiliary Systems · Noblis
- Senior Mechanical Engineer · IMEG
- Senior Mechanical Engineer · IMEG Consultants Corp.
- Senior Mechanical Engineer · IMEG
- Mechanical Engineer | Piping Engineer · MDAEdge
- Mechanical Engineer PE I · ENFRA
- Mechanical Engineer PE III · ENFRA
- Mechanical Engineer III · Holtec International
- Mechanical Engineer · Campos EPC
- Balance of Plant Senior Mechanical Engineer 1 - Nuclear · Sargent & Lundy
- Lead Mechanical Engineer Analyst 1 - Nuclear Plant Analysis · Sargent & Lundy
Mechanical Engineer jobs in Philadelphia: what applicants need to know
Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice.
- 01
How many mechanical engineer jobs are open in Philadelphia?
Metaintro tracks 51 live mechanical engineer openings from 28 employers in the Philadelphia, PA area over the last 30 days.
- 02
What do mechanical engineer jobs in Philadelphia pay?
The median posted salary is $100,000 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $83,200 to $110,000. Based on the 57% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 03
Which experience level has the most mechanical engineer openings in Philadelphia?
Entry-level roles lead with 12 openings. Experience level is known for 86% of this market's listings.
- 04
Which companies are hiring for mechanical engineer jobs in Philadelphia?
Sargent & Lundy, Exponent, Holtec International, and ENFRA have the most open mechanical engineer roles here right now, out of 28 hiring employers.
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Nearby cities
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