Burns & McDonnell Interview Questions
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Burns & McDonnell
Intern
Intern Easy Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
I applied to a bunch of jobs and submitted a HireVue for one of them, which they then used for all my applications. About a week after I applied for one position, I got an email to set up a chat with a recruiter. The recruiter was super nice and asked me some standard behavioral questions. He mentioned he'd forward my resume to some hiring managers. Later that same day, I got a text to schedule a call with a hiring manager. That call went okay, and he said he liked my resume and would try to get me past the other managers. About two weeks after speaking with the hiring manager, the recruiter called me with the offer.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What made you decide to apply to Burns & McDonnell?
Burns & McDonnell
Graduate Engineer Trainee
Entry Average Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Technical screen Technical screen Recruiter call
Interview formats
Technical Technical Behavioral
I am electrical engineering i appear for interview 1st round - Aptitude which constitute technical+ General aptitude questions Interview - Technical Round+ HR round Technical interview is wholly base on internship experience, what you have learnt.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- Could you tell me about your internship experience and projects?
- Can you draw the single line diagram of a sub-station?
- What are the different equipment used in a substation?
Burns & McDonnell
Mechanical Engineer
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
It was a really quick process with three interviews. First, there was a pre-recorded interview to screen me. Then, I had a virtual interview with some team members. The final interview was in-person with more team members, and it included a presentation about myself. They didn't ask any technical questions, focusing more on personality.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you discuss your past project and work experience?
Burns & McDonnell
Electrical Engineer
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call
Interview formats
Other
I went through a single prerecorded interview. However, while I was recording my part, my application status was changed to 'no longer under consideration.' It seems they didn't even review the recordings since I hadn't finished them, which was disappointing given how prestigious the company is.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- What makes you want to join this company?
- Can you explain how your past experience is relevant?
- What prompted you to study your major?
Burns & McDonnell Interview Questions
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“Could you explain which layer IP addresses and MAC addresses are used in?”
Read reports →“Could you explain the difference between a field weld and a shop weld?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the nameplate details for a transformer and a circuit breaker?”
Read reports →“Could you explain bending stress and the bending equation (M/I = σ/y = E/R) and how it applies to real-world components?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the structural and steel design process, and the procedure for designing a truss?”
Read report →“Can you explain how to design steel members and discuss the behavior of a structure?”
Read report →“What's something people often say about you that you can't say about yourself?”
Read report →“What advice do you have for someone starting a business in this area?”
Read report →“What are your thoughts on core electrical engineering subjects like machines and power systems?”
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