Burns & McDonnell Civil / Structural Engineer Interview Questions
& Process
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Burns & McDonnell.
Burns & McDonnell
Civil Engineer
Staff Average Negative experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation
They were accommodating with a quick interview process, but their communication and decision-making were inconsistent. The initial interview was virtual, followed by an in-person meeting at a coffee shop the same night. The next day, they informed me they had an offer ready and wanted me to visit the Chicago office for the presentation. However, the following day, they abruptly changed their minds, citing salary issues and the rushed nature of the process. It was a disappointing and misleading experience, especially given the firm's reputation.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you provide an overview of yourself?
Burns & McDonnell
Structural Engineer
Mid Average Positive experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Technical screen
Interview formats
Technical
The interview was kinda in the middle difficulty-wise, not too hard but not super easy either. They mostly asked technical stuff that related to what I did before, so it was pretty relevant. A lot of the questions were about structural engineering concepts, how to do things, and problems you might run into in your past work.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Were American standards and codes used in your previous role?
Burns & McDonnell
Structural Engineer
Entry Average Positive experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
As a fresher, they first screen resumes. Then, they hold a technical and aptitude test at the institute. Those who pass this are eligible for the interview. The technical and HR interview is face-to-face, with 2-3 interviewers, lasting about 40-60 minutes. They ask questions about SFD, BMD, soil mechanics, and all structural design processes.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Questions about SFD?
- Questions about BMD?
- Questions about soil mechanics?
Burns & McDonnell Civil / Structural Engineer Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Burns & McDonnell interview reports.
“What are the stress-strain curves for various grades of steel?”
Read reports →“What makes an I-section a better choice than a rectangular section?”
Read reports →“What are the different types of sections used in RCC?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the full design process for a footing?”
Read reports →“Can you explain how to design steel members and discuss the behavior of a structure?”
Read report →“Were there structural and geotechnical questions in the subjective aptitude?”
Read report →“Would you be open to moving to a different city?”
Read report →“Were the interview questions mostly structural for civil engineering students, based on the GPs?”
Read report →“What was the most valuable thing you learned during your education?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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