Mechanical Engineer market brief · Albany, NY
Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Albany, NY
There are 33 open mechanical engineer jobs in Albany, NY as of Nov 15, 2026; median listed pay $86,500 a year; 8 posted in the last 7 days. 20 employers are hiring, led by GE Vernova, General Dynamics Mission Systems, and WSP. Openings are up 50% from 22 in the prior 30 days. The middle half of posted salaries runs $70,930–$124,548 a year, from the 76% of listings that disclose pay. Entry-level roles are the largest group, at 42% of openings. 9% of listings accept remote work.
Data updated Nov 15, 2026
Role and market snapshot
A quick read on demand before you open the live listings
Tracked jobs
- 33
- Live mechanical engineer openings currently tracked in the Albany market.
Companies hiring
- 20
- Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view.
30-day momentum
- Up 50%
- 22 openings were tracked in the prior comparison window.
Median compensation
- $86,500
- 76% 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
Albany's mechanical engineer market is led by entry-level openings, with 14 tracked roles at that rung.
30-day window
Demand and salary
Current jobs
33
Prior window
22
Salary coverage
76%
Median experience
5.0 years
Within this market
Employer tier lens
Startups & growing teams
17
12 companies · $70,720 median
Established employers
14
6 companies · $121,458 median
Coverage-gated
Salary distribution
P25
$70,930
P50
$86,500
P75
$124,548
P90
$143,726
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 Albany, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply.
- 33 live roles tracked in this market.
- 20 employers represented in the current window.
- Market data refreshed Nov 15, 2026.
A practical market plan for Mechanical Engineer in Albany
Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list.
- 01
Read the demand
33 mechanical engineer openings across 20 employers establish the current Albany opportunity set.
- 02
Choose the right rung
Entry-level leads the derived level mix with 14 tracked openings.
- 03
Prioritize employers
GE Vernova is one of the most active visible employers, with 4 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 · 20 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 33 matches
Representative openings
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More mechanical engineer openings in Albany
- Entry Level Mechanical Engineer I #26-28202 · US Tech Solutions
- Mechanical Engineer I · WCL Group
- Mechanical Engineer · Aditi Consulting
- MECHANICAL ENGINEER · Cherry Consulting
- Mechanical Engineer; Latham, NY · Career Collective
- Mechanical Design Engineer · Actalent
- Sr Advanced Mechanical Engineer · General Dynamics Mission Systems
- Advanced Mechanical Engineer · General Dynamics Mission Systems
- Entry Level Mechanical Engineer · Wendel
- Entry Level Mechanical Engineer · Wendel
- Senior Mechanical Engineer · Aptiv
- Senior Mechanical Engineer · Aptiv
- Mechanical Engineer · Glint Tech Solutions
- Senior Lead Mechanical Engineer · Exyte
- Senior Mechanical Engineer · Springtide Project Services
- Mechanical Engineer II · Springtide Project Services
Mechanical Engineer jobs in Albany: 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 Albany?
Metaintro tracks 33 live mechanical engineer openings from 20 employers in the Albany, NY area over the last 30 days.
- 02
Is demand for mechanical engineer jobs changing in Albany?
Openings rose 50%, from 22 in the prior 30 days to 33 in the latest 30.
- 03
What do mechanical engineer jobs in Albany pay?
The median posted salary is $86,500 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $70,930 to $124,548. Based on the 76% of current listings that disclose pay.
- 04
Which experience level has the most mechanical engineer openings in Albany?
Entry-level roles lead with 14 openings. Experience level is known for 94% of this market's listings.
- 05
Which companies are hiring for mechanical engineer jobs in Albany?
GE Vernova, General Dynamics Mission Systems, WSP, and Actalent have the most open mechanical engineer roles here right now, out of 20 hiring employers.
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Nearby cities
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Related roles
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Level views
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Labor market data
Layoffs, WARN notices and hiring demand beside the Albany market
- Layoffs trackerEvery tracked layoff, store closure and office mandate, by company.
- Monthly layoffs reportsEach month's cuts, the companies behind them and the trend.
- 2026 layoffs year in reviewThe year's cuts by month, company, cause and state.
- WARN notices by stateEvery state's official layoff and plant closing notice list.
- Hiring Demand MonitorDaily open jobs at 280,000 employers, from their own career sites.
- Second chance jobs by stateEmployers with public evidence they hire people with records, graded A to D.
- Job markets by role and cityLive openings, employers and pay for each local market.
- US hiring reportDated counts of job listings and hiring companies by role and city.
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